Morocco - Volubilis
The next stop was a three hour drive back south to an old Roman city at Volubilis just outside the city of Meknes. The day was warm and sunny, and the site was empty of visitors. It's remarkable how far and wide the Romans conquered, and North Africa was a real stronghold for them at the periphery of their Empire.
Volubilis is a very well maintained Roman city despite earthquakes and looting that had cast many of the buildings asunder over the centuries.
Many mosaics were found throughout the city and I'm sure there a plenty more yet to be discovered.
The Basilica and the Capitoline Temple are still standing and look domineering against a sparsely populated backdrop.
Volubilis is a very well maintained Roman city despite earthquakes and looting that had cast many of the buildings asunder over the centuries.
Many mosaics were found throughout the city and I'm sure there a plenty more yet to be discovered.
The Basilica and the Capitoline Temple are still standing and look domineering against a sparsely populated backdrop.
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