Volubilis

Volubilis
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The Archaeological Site of Volubilis features the best preserved excavations in this part of northern Africa dating from the Roman Empire. In antiquity, Volubilis was an important Roman town situated on the westernmost border of Roman conquests. It was built about 40 A.D., probably on the site of a previous Carthaginian settlement from the 3rd century B.C.

Volubilis was the administrative center of the province in Roman Africa called Mauretania Tingitana. The fertile lands of the province produced many goods such as grain and olive oil, which were exported to Rome, contributing to the province's wealth and prosperity.

Year Decision Comments
1997 Inscribed Reasons for inscription

Reviews

Douglas Scully (USA):
Although much of much of Morocco is arid, Volubilis is located in a verdant landscape. I am sure that the city was put here because they could grow crops to sustain themselves. There are many mosaics made of black and white stones still in situ in the ruins. A rarity in this day when everything is moved to a museum. The remains of streets and houses is most interesting. There is also a magnificent marble memorial arch on the main street. It looks like the one shown in the movie 'Patton'.
Date posted: April 2006
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Wow, it is amazing. the mosaic are so intact, and quite a few buildings still standing. The olive oil mill is one of the best parts of the site
 


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