Lyctus was sacked by the Roman general Metellus .
Lyctus was was existing in the time of Strabo at a distance of 80 stadia ( 15 km ) from the Libyan Sea .
Lyctus was sacked by the Roman general Metellus , but was existing in the time of Strabo at a distance of 80 stadia ( 15 km ) from the Libyan Sea .