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Name:Archaeological Site of Volubilis
Area:North Africa
Country:Morocco
Registered Year:1997
Type:Cultural Heritage
Criteria:(i)(ii)(iv)
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Brief Description:
The Mauritanian capital, founded in the 3rd century B.C., became an important outpost of the Roman Empire and was graced with many fine buildings. Extensive remains of these survive in the archaeological site, located in a fertile agricultural area. Volubilis was later briefly to become the capital of Idris I, founder of the Idrisid dynasty, who is buried at nearby Moulay Idris.
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