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Everything in Volubilis is very interresting. You must consider a good 4-5 hours to visit this very big site.
A good thing is that Volubilis is not a very crowdy touristic place. :-))
The Can't Miss:
- The Triumphal Arch
- Diane and the Nymph in Bath
- The Basilica
The entry fee is 15dh Leave a Comment Directions: 31 km from Meknes and 5 km from Moulay Idriss
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Buy him a Coke and a sandwich. Ask all of your burning questions about the Roman occupation of Morocco. Ask why he choose to be a guide there. What does HE find to be the most remarkable thing. Isn't this conversation great? Are you in love? No? It's his teeth isn't it? Well, the Coke you bought didn't help. Anyway, the conversation: how did they get the material there? Are there any Roman customs left over? Let the conversation flow...Dig it.
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In the midst of a fertile plain about 33 km north of Meknes, Volubilis is site of the largest and best-preserved Roman ruins in Morocco. The most amazing features are the stunning mosaics, which have been left in their original locations.
Admission is DH20. There are some local guide who may contact you once you arrive. I chose to browse around at leisure on my own. Be prepared to spend around 1-2 hours there as you need to return back to Moulay Idriss before heading back to Meknes. Leave a Comment
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The name is Volubilis is Latin version of the name Oualili which is the name of Oleander flower. In arabic it is known as Daflah. This flower is still found abundantly in the area. The current site was very significant from a stratigic military point of view because it is located on a hill near Mt Zerhoun. The city is also flanked by 2 rivers, Khoumane and Fedrassa.
The city and the area was very important for Rome. The plains surrounding the city are fertile and supplied Rome not only with Olive and Wheat but also with Animals like Lions and Elephants used to fight with gladiators.
This site was used in recent times to film the last temptation of christ
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This site is open daily from 8-darkness. If you arrive by a car there is a guarded parking spot. The cost of admission is 10 dh only. If you do use a guide make sure that they are licensed and legitimate. A guide will cost you 120 dh. If you don't, it is going to be slightly difficult to make sence of the sight. Before you get to volubilis try and see all the pictuers that you can see. That is why I tried to take picture of every thing that I could later label. I did some reading but could not find much Pictures on the net. Kepp an Eye on small size signs, it is your best friend. There is little explanation in Arabic, English and French but they are better than nothing
The book I read was the rough guide and Lonely planet, with the former being slightly better in terms of content and map. If you arrive in the summer bring a hat and water. There is very little shade and the Restaurant is a rip off. with a guide it will take you more than an hour to see the site and another hour to wonder around. Without a guide you can spend 3-4 hrs.
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The Capital was built by Emperor Macrinus in 217 AD on the south end of the Basilicas. To the east of it there was a market. The capital used to be a temple dedicated to the Roman Capitoline triad of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva. The alter still remain in the site.
Juno was the Queen of the Gods. She was the sister to Neptune, Pluto and Jupiter (she also his wife). She was also the daughter of Saturn and mother of Mars. Juno was the guardian of the Empire's finances and considered the Matron Goddess of all Rome. The month of June was named after her
Jupiter is the ruler of the Gods. He is the god of Sky, Lightning and Thunder. his symbol is the eagle, who is also his messenger. He was also considered the Patron god of Rome, and his temple was the official place of state business and sacrifices.
Minerva is the Daughter of Jupiter and Juno. She is the Goddess of Wisdom, Learning, the Arts, Sciences, Medicine, Dyeing, Trade, and of War. She is also protector of commerce,
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The Triumphal Arch was built to Honor Emperor Caracalla and his mother Julia Domna who visited the city and eased the tax burden on the city. He also granted them a Roman citizenship. This Emperor belongs to the severian dynasty who are descendants of Libyan or North African origins, so No wonder they were giving Volubilis a special status and a royal attention.
There was a bronze chariot on top of the Arch.
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The main street is called Decumanus Maximus. It extends from Tangier gate all the way to the west gait. This street passes beneath the triumphal arch. It used to be flanked by shops and houses along its course along with an aqeduct. The city walls were built during the reign of Marcus Aurelius in 168. At that time the city had 8 gates. The walls stretche for 2.5 km and has a width of 1.5 m and height of 3 meters with nearly 40 towers. Another wall was built by Mouly idress to separate the Roman city from the Newer Muslim town.
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The Basilicus was used as a Court house and built at the at same time as the triumphal arch around 168 AD.
The forum is triangular shaped 1300 square meter in size. it has few columns and on top of one of them a bird has made a nest as you can see. The Forum is the center of political, social and ecconomical life of the city
The forum is north east of the Basilicus.
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This house is on your way to the Basilicus. Look at the ruins on yuur left hand before you get to the captial and you'll see it.
In Greek mythology Orpheus was the great musician and poet, his songs could charm wild beasts and can even move rocks and trees.
If you have time to see one house, this is the one to see. This house had its own Olive press and very close to a bath with cold and hot rooms. The house has very beautiful Dolphin Mosaic; also it has a mosaic of Amphitrite Chariot drawn by sea horse. Amphitrite is the Roman sea goddess. There is another Mosaic of Neptune Chariot being drawn by another sea creature. There is a stunningly beautiful animal mosaic is seen in tabilinium or study room
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