Qaşr Maymūn Ruins

Qaṣr Maymūn is listed as a landmark in Misrata District, Libya, and the term “qaṣr” denotes a castle or fortified structure. The recorded coordinates are 31.63733° N, 14.20015° E.

This is a lesser-known site with limited publicly available descriptive material; standard travel and reference sources do not provide detailed visitor information, dimensions, or confirmed surviving features. No established visitor infrastructure is documented in widely available sources.

There are no readily accessible, authoritative historical records in common references that detail the structure’s builders, construction date, or historical uses. Further specialised research would be required to establish a history.

The site is mapped within Misrata District at the coordinates above; additional local geographic context and proximity to towns or roads are not consistently reported in general public sources.

• Coordinates: 31.63733° N, 14.20015° E
• Administrative region: Situated in Misrata District in northwestern-central Libya
• Documentation: Public-facing information on condition and visitor access is scarce

Drive from the city of Misrata into the district’s rural interior; the final approach is usually via unpaved roads. Local drivers and residents in Misrata can offer exact directions.

• Confirm safety and access with local authorities in Misrata District before visiting.
• Hire a local driver from Misrata for the most reliable directions to rural qasr sites.
• If possible, visit outside the midday heat - late afternoon light brings out masonry textures.