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The Arch of Caracalla at the archaeological site of Volubilis
The Arch of Caracalla at the archaeological site of VolubilisPhotograph · Prioryman · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0
Archaeological site

Volubilis

Stones and inscriptions open a window onto ancient cities and their Mediterranean connections.

Stories of the city

Stories of the city

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Volubilis: stones holding more than one age

An arch, inscriptions, mosaics and domestic remains reveal successive local and Mediterranean connections. Place Volubilis within ancient Mauretania, Rome and later continuities, distinguishing the ancient kingdom from modern Mauritania.

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