# Street of the Monuments, Ptolemais

> Street/ causeway/ stair in Libya

**Wikidata**: [Q104670943](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q104670943)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/street-of-the-monuments-ptolemais

## Summary
The Street of the Monuments is a street, causeway, or stair located in Ptolemais, Libya. It is situated within the Cyrenaica region and is also known by the alias Decumanus.

## Key Facts
- Located in Ptolemais, Cyrenaica, Libya.
- Coordinates are 32.70895 latitude and 20.949651666666668 longitude.
- Also referred to by the alias Decumanus.
- Classified structurally as a street, causeway, and stair.
- Listed in the Heritage Gazetteer of Libya with ID 986.
- Associated with the SNARC ID "Arnsberg Government Region".
- Structured data lists the entity as an instance of a city and Ptolemais.

## FAQs
**Where is the Street of the Monuments located?**
The site is situated in Ptolemais, which is part of the Cyrenaica region in Libya.

**What type of structure is the Street of the Monuments?**
It is defined as a street, causeway, or stair.

**What is the Heritage Gazetteer of Libya ID for this site?**
The site is registered under ID value 986.

**What other names is the site known by?**
The entity carries the alias Decumanus.

## Why It Matters
The Street of the Monuments serves as a distinct geographical and architectural point of interest within the ancient city of Ptolemais. Its inclusion in the Heritage Gazetteer of Libya ensures its documentation and preservation within the broader context of Libyan archaeological sites. The specific coordinates and identifiers allow for precise location tracking and study.

## Notable For
- Possessing a multi-functional classification as a street, causeway, and stair.
- Being recorded in the Heritage Gazetteer of Libya.
- Having the alias Decumanus, a term often associated with main streets in ancient Roman city planning.

## Body
### Location and Geography
The Street of the Monuments is situated in the country of Libya, specifically within the region of Cyrenaica. It is part of the city of Ptolemais. The precise geographical coordinates for the site are a latitude of 32.70895 and a longitude of 20.949651666666668.

### Classification and Structure
According to its Wikidata description, the entity is categorized as a street, causeway, or stair. It is also known by the alias Decumanus. Structured properties list the entity as an instance of a city and Ptolemais.

### Identifiers and Records
The site is cataloged in the Heritage Gazetteer of Libya with the ID value 986, referencing the URL https://www.slsgazetteer.org/986. Additionally, the entity possesses a SNARC ID identified as the Arnsberg Government Region.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.slsgazetteer.org/986)