11 Facts About Misrata

Name "Misrata ??????" derives from the Misrata tribe, a section of the larger Berber Hawwara confederacy, whose homeland in Antiquity and the early Islamic period was coastal Tripolitania.

The flag then by the name of Thubactis Misrata and know that name in relation to the Berber tribe of Misurata, which means the sailors.

Merchant traders from Misrata were well known throughout the Sahara during the years of the Caliphate In addition to its strategic location, the city established itself as one of Libya's oldest producers of luxury carpets.

Region of Tripolitania, which included Misrata, came under the regency of the Ottoman Empire in 1551.

Misrata's artisans expanded on the city's ancient carpet industry for which it was regionally renowned.

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Two clans, the Muntasir and Adgham, dominated the political, social and economic aspects of Misrata and led the local tribes against their Turkish overlords during various periods of tension.

In contrast, the rural areas of Misrata were populated mostly by fellahin and former Bedouins who had retained their tribal affiliations and loyalties and thus involved themselves in competition for political influence.

In 1920 he expelled his Italian adviser from Misrata and controlled the town independently with about 10,000 fighters.

Thereafter, forces from Misrata played an important role in other theaters of the war, such as the Battle of Tripoli, the Battle of Sirte and the Battle of Bani Walid.

Misrata is the seat of many national companies such as the Libyan Ports Company, Libyan Iron and Steel Company, the Libyan publishing, distribution and Advertising Company.

Misrata is governed by a local council consisting of 28 seats.