Archaeological Site of Volubilis

World Heritage

Morocco

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Founded in the 3rd century BC, the capital of Mauritania became an important outpost of the Roman Empire and features many fine buildings. The archaeological site is located in a fertile agricultural area, where a large number of architectural remains still exist. Later, Volubilis briefly became the capital of Idrisid dynasty founder Idris I, who is buried in nearby Moulay Idriss.

# Archaeological sites

# Architectural remains