Tripoli Please click here to view a map of Tripoli.
Tripoli is an ancient city.
It was one of the main four phoenician cities in North Africa. The other three are Karthag, Sabrata and Liptes. In 24 BC it was invaded by the Garamants who came from the South of Libya. In July 1535 it was invaded by the Spanyards. In August 1551 the Turks defeated the Spanyards and started the Ottoman rule of the region.