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Athrun (also spelled Lathrun, or Latrun) is a small town in northern Libya about 40 kilometres (25 miles) east of Cyrene. Its name comes from Greek "Ἐρυθρόν" (Erythron), neuter of "ἐρυθρός" (erythros) "red", due to the color of the local soil. Athrun was established during the rule of the Byzantine Empire in this area.
Map of Athrun, Libya
It hosts recently excavated Byzantine churches adorned with white-blue marble from Proconnesus.
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Athrun, Libya Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA