Herodotus, the Greek historian described that the Garamants of the Fezzan used to hunt the Ethiopian Troglo-dytes (the inhabitants of Tibesti known as the Rock Tibbu) in Chariots drawn by horses. And such vehicles are frequently represented on prehistoric rock-pictures in the Fezzan area.

Geographically, the coastal plain of Tripolitania forms part of a natural corridor connecting Egypt and north-west Africa, and throughout history its inhabitants had watched invaders from one side or the other pass by on their way to richer lands beyond. The Tripolitanias own political and cultural ties have been on the other hand with the west of Tripoli rather than the east of Benghazi for the large centers of habitation in the coastal area are cut of from Cyrenaica by the desolate shores of the Gulf of Sidra. The Fezzan, on the other side had tended to have closer bonds with both Cyrenaica and Egypt, with which it is connected by a chain of conveniently spaced oases.

In brief, Sebha is also on of the main cities of Libya. It is now distinguished by its wide streets and white buildings which are mostly of one or two stories. Its singular social pattern gives it a unique personality. It is today a modern oasis in the midst of the desert land forest and green gardens invigorate both inhabitants and visitors.

Not far from Sebha lies Ghaat. The cheerful town which is noted for its merry-marking.
Sebha , which has been built on the debris of an old town, represents that stage of development Libya, has attained in such a short time after the collapse of the old regime by the First of September Revolution of 1969. The old remains have, however, been preserved for visitors and tourists to see and compare the past with the present.
It is worth nothing that Sebha is t he first spark of the First September Revolution of 1969, and it is also the seat whereby the Rise of Jamahiriya- The age of the masses was announced on 2nd March 1977.