We took a guided tour of Volubilis, an ancient Roman/Berber city in Morocco. Romans established it as an outpost on the fringes of their empire until they lost the area somewhere in the 200s. At itsRead more
We took a guided tour of Volubilis, an ancient Roman/Berber city in Morocco. Romans established it as an outpost on the fringes of their empire until they lost the area somewhere in the 200s. At itsRead more
Fluting in architecture consists of shallow grooves running along a surface. The term typically refers to the grooves running vertically on a column shaft or a pilaster, but need not necessarily beRead more
Met up with the tour group for a meal last night then headed north today at 8am.
After a few hours we stopped for a tour of the Roman city of Volubilis.
The Mauritanian capital, founded in the 3rdRead more
Petite ballade dans cette ancienne ville romaine , classe au patrimoine de l unesco , volubilis
Volubilis began to fall into oblivion when Idris II chose to settle in Fez in 808 A.D.
In the 16th century, Volubilis appeared under the name of Pharaoun Ksar (Palace of the Pharaoh).
Roman city with many mosaics
Dramatic sunset sky above Roman ruins of Volubilis
You might also know this place by the following names:
Oued Lmiyyet