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Volubilis (Latin pronunciation: [wɔˈɫuːbɪlɪs]; Arabic: وليلي, romanized: walīlī; Berber languages: ⵡⵍⵉⵍⵉ, romanized: wlili) is a partly-excavated Berber-Roman city in Morocco situated near the city of Meknes that may have been the capital of the Kingdom of Mauretania, at least from the time of King Juba II. Before ...
Criterion (vi): The archaeological site of Volubilis is rich in history, events, ideas, beliefs and artistic works of universal significance, notably as a place that, for a brief period, became the capital of the Muslim dynasty of the Idrissids.
- Visit Bab Mansour Laleuj and the other beautiful gates around Meknes. Morocco has architecture that fascinated me even before I set foot in the country ( see 13 things that made me fall in love with Morocco).
- Bou Inania Madrasa. Bou Inania Madrasa was both a school and a mosque. It has an amazing architectural style that looks quite similar to Bab Mansour (same arch patterns and tile arrangements).
- The Royal Stables. This was probably a very impressive place when it was filled with thousands of horses (12,000 to be exact) but it has fallen into decay due to poor maintenance.
- The prison of Habs Qara. This is an underground prison where Sultan Moulay Ismail would keep prisoners far away from the public eye. The prison is so big, it is said that it could contain up to 60 000 prisoners.
Mar 14, 2021 · All information about the archaeological site of Volubilis in Morocco: map, photos, history, What to see, Timetables, and more.
Nov 6, 2013 · Discover Volubilis Archaeological Site in Meknes, Morocco: Mosaics, storks, and brothels—this ancient city has it all.
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Nov 24, 2020 · Volubilis near Meknes in Morocco was an ancient Roman city developed in the first century BC. Sarah Roller. 24 Nov 2020. @SarahRoller8. Image Credit: Shutterstock. About Volubilis. Volubilis in Morocco is a UNESCO-listed ancient Roman site housing extensive ruins dating back to the first century BC. History of Volubilis.
Mar 28, 2024 · The Volubilis ruins in Morocco were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, cementing its position on the list of the best places to visit in Morocco. It’s incredibly unique, and the combination of brilliantly colored mosaics and jaw-dropping pillars has made it a popular day trip from cities as far away as Fes.
