Snow in Libya – in pictures

  • Snow covers Roman monuments in the Libyan town of Shahhat, known in ancient times as Cyrene, in Libya. All photos unless otherwise stated: Ali Al-Saadi
    Snow covers Roman monuments in the Libyan town of Shahhat, known in ancient times as Cyrene, in Libya. All photos unless otherwise stated: Ali Al-Saadi
  • People wander in the ruins of Shahhat during the snowfall.
    People wander in the ruins of Shahhat during the snowfall.
  • A snowman is built by a group enjoying the wintry weather brought by a cold snap.
    A snowman is built by a group enjoying the wintry weather brought by a cold snap.
  • A snowball fight in the forests of Si Al-Hamari.
    A snowball fight in the forests of Si Al-Hamari.
  • Musicians drive through the snow.
    Musicians drive through the snow.
  • A girl wanders among the trees of a snowbound forest.
    A girl wanders among the trees of a snowbound forest.
  • A girl starts to build a snowman in the forest.
    A girl starts to build a snowman in the forest.
  • A family pose for a photo on a break from roaming the snow-covered roads.
    A family pose for a photo on a break from roaming the snow-covered roads.
  • Among the snow in the forest.
    Among the snow in the forest.
  • A snowman dressed in traditional Libyan garb is taken for a ride.
    A snowman dressed in traditional Libyan garb is taken for a ride.
  • Girls playing in the streets of Al-Bayda. Photo: Alaa Rafi Al-Hudayri
    Girls playing in the streets of Al-Bayda. Photo: Alaa Rafi Al-Hudayri