Le Buntu VillageRead, discuss, pass on
Omar looks for greatness in the stones of Leptis Magna, then finds it elsewhere.
“His true lesson would lie not in magnificent stones, but in the kindness of the hearts that had built the city.”
A respectful immersion into the memory of Archaeological site of Leptis Magna, adapted for children to understand the importance of roots.
Poetic descriptions and captivating illustrations to travel from home or the classroom.
Deep conversations with the figures of the village, passing on universal values.
At seven, Omar is fascinated by vanished civilisations and tales from distant lands. One legend attracts him above all: Leptis Magna, an ancient Roman city on the Libyan coast. He dreams of walking through its temples and understanding its splendour. When he finally reaches the majestic ruins, the stones tell an unexpected story. A city’s greatness lies not only in monuments but also in the hearts of those who built it. Omar discovers that true greatness lives in kindness.
“A story can become a root.”