Volubilis contains essentially Roman vestiges of a fortified municipium built on a commanding site at the foot of the Jebel Zerhoun. Covering an area of 42 hectares, it is of outstanding importance demonstrating urban development and Romanisation at the frontiers of the Roman Empire and the graphic illustration of the interface between the Roman and indigenous cultures. Because of its isolation and the fact that it had not been occupied for nearly a thousand years, it presents an important level of authenticity. It is one of the richest sites of this period in North Africa, not only for its ruins but also for the great wealth of its epigraphical evidence.
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Take a tour of Archaeological Site of Volubilis in Meknes, Morocco -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats. The astounding archaeological site of Volubilis rests near the Moroccan city of Meknes in North Africa. An important outpost city of the Roman Empire, it stood on the grounds of a former Carthaginian settlement. This site is especially famed for holding the most well preserved Roman ruins in this region of North Africa. Many of the grand monuments, such as the ancient ruins of the basilica, date from the 2nd and 3rd centuries BC These momentous archaeological findings are a testament to several civilizations and nearly 2000 years of occupancy. Spread over an expansive 42 hectares of gorgeous landscape under the lovely blue sky, Volubilis will inspire pure admiration.
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www.TravelsWithSheila.com Not the best day for exploring the ruins of Volubilis from the 3rd century BC Rainy and Windy. Volubilis was an important Roman town with stunning mosaiacs (the rain brought out the intense colors), a vomitorium (I kid you not), along with other fun and "unusual relics" that you'll just have to watch the video to learn about. Volubilis is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best preserved Roman ruins in northern Africa. An easy stop on the route between Meknes and Fes and worth seeing.
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Morocco, Volubilis, archaeological monument
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The whole archaeological site is subject to massive destruction. Since our last visit in 2008 large ruins disapeared (eg a large city wall ca. 9km in length and ∅ ca. 3 m, which still can be seen via google earth, is already gone for ever !!! ) This destruction needs to be stopped AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ! We wish to express our conviction that the settlement is worth protection from further destruction. Moroccan and international authorities should adopt ecient protective measures to stop the plundering and stone evacuation from the site. An important step would be to include the site on the List of World Heritage in Danger (in accordance with Art.11 (4) of the Convention). Otherwise, treasures that may belong to the world's cultural heritage may soon be stolen or destroyed forever. This concerns not only stone monuments but also precious artifacts. The international archaeological community should render every assistance possible to preserve this unique site for future scientic investigation.
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Natural Pictures from "Majiya", Beni chiker (Ath chichar),Nador,Mixed with Rifian Love Song
Tags :Majiya, Beni chiker, Ath chichar, Nador, Rif, Amazigh, Maroc, Morocco, Geology, Archaeology, Mostapha terka'a, Rif music

In antiquity, Volubilis was an important Roman town situated near the westernmost border of Roman conquests. It was built on the site of a previous Carthaginian settlement from (at the latest) the third century BC, but that settlement overlies an earlier neolithic habitation.[2] Volubilis was the administrative center of the province in Roman Africa called Mauretania Tingitana. The fertile lands of the province produced many commodities such as grain and olive oil, which were exported to Rome, contributing to the province's wealth and prosperity. Archaeology has documented the presence of a Jewish community in the Roman period.[3]
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1951: Reel 8: French Morocco. July 4-6. Azrou and Ifrane. City gate. Barbed fence as clothesline. Woman in bright yellow gown. Another woman in white gown. More people living in ground. Woman with bright tassels. [mws, walking down street] Several village scenes with people. Countryside. Muslim ceremonies at Ifrane. Horsemen assembling outside city wall. Riders marching. One rider with two attendants. [whisking away flies] Assembling outside walls. Muslims bowing to Mecca. Horses and saddles. Old musket under 1 saddle. Main speaker addressing group. Horsemen, horses and saddles. Assembly band (musical). Mother and children. People on way home.Producer: Watson Kintner Audio/Visual: silent, color Keywords: Morocco www.archive.org All rights are reserved by the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum). Any use of the footage in productions is forbidden unless rights have been secured by contacting the Penn Museum Archives at 215-898-8304, or email photos@pennmuseum.org This film and all of the films in the Penn Museum collection are copyrighted by the Penn Museum, and are not in the public domain.
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Mini video tour around the House of Africa museum, ruins and reconstruction at El Jem, Tunisia. Then a tour around the Roman Amphitheatre at El Jem. The videos were taken in the summer of 2009. It was a fantastic trip!
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Countless findings indicate that the large settlement belongs to the meso- and/or neolithic period. An archaelological fact that applies very well to Plato's account.
Tags :Plato, Atlantis, Souss-Massa, Plain, findings, red, white, black, oreichalkos, orichalcum, copper, tin, plaster, Morocco, Atlas, science, archaeology, history

Motor Cycle and 4x4 expedition to south-east morocco Visit our Website: www.trailquestadventure.com
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Major Foster and his Legionnaires have been ordered to protect an archaeological expedition led by Francois Marneau. Foster is opposed to the excavation of a priceless tomb in Morocco. He not only considers it grave robbing, he also knows the last expedition there was destroyed, along with its Legionnaire guards. But Foster follows his orders. In Morocco, Foster battles the forces who are out to stop the expedition. The attacks slaughter thousands and end only when Foster is killed. Only Marco is left to take up the cavalry of his fallen friend and commander.
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Volubilis, Roman excavation in Morocco
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Trailquest expedition to Morocco March 2012 www.trailquestadventure.com
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1951: Reel 9: French Morocco. July 6-9. Ifrane and Mazagan. [El Jadid]. Village with grass. Woman sweeping yard with branch. Small conical fireplace or kiln. Saddled horse. Thatched roofed buildings. Family and people. [3 cu of women] Village. Road. Tree. Street and children. Hole in wall is water source, [dark] Many street scenes. Cylindrical hut being built. Large tree in bloom. Road. Landscape. Donkey working waterwheel. [also camel] Donkey market. Camel market, Tent market. Meat, pottery and camel train. Man hauling water from deep well. Marks on side of well from rope. Rock water-trough. Camel working waterwheel. Palm-lined avenue. Seashore at Mazagan [El Jadid]). Old fort and archway. Fort wall, gate, cannon. Fort, gardens and pine trees.Producer: Watson Kintner Audio/Visual: silent, color All rights are reserved by the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum). Any use of the footage in productions is forbidden unless rights have been secured by contacting the Penn Museum Archives at 215-898-8304, or email photos@museum.upenn.edu. This film and all of the films in the Penn Museum collection are copyrighted by the Penn Museum, and are not in the public domain.
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Evidence for prehistoric ruins within the large annular geomorphological structure, made out of red, white and black stones. An archaeological fact that applies to Plato's account
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Historical sites of Al 3aqaba, Jordan September 2011 and Shella, Morocco. Some similarities and beauty.
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Short instructional how-to introduction to simple wash-over bucket flotation for archaeological fieldwork. See: archaeobotany.googlepages.com
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Plato's Atlantis in the Souss-Massa Plain - Evidence for White, Red & Reddish Mica Plaster These colored plasters correspond very well to Platos plaster out of 'tin' (a white metal), 'copper' (a red metal) and 'Oreichalkos' (a reddish sparkling material). The small pieces of reddish mica plaster were found in close vicinity to the remains of a large city wall (length ca. 9 km) around the central mountain of the annular structure. An archaeological fact, that correspond very well to Plato's description of the city wall around the akropolis of Atlantis' capital.
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Trailer of my documentary film (TV),around archaeological sites. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Director: Mohamed AOUINAIT and Redouane FAKIR. Film editing: Abdeljalil ADIL 3D work: Mohamed AOUINAIT. Duration: 52 minutes (two episodes of 26 minutes each) Year: 2003. -------------------------------------------------- ---- Purpose: Promotion of the Archaeological Heritage ------------------------------------------------------ Contact: awinayt3d@hotmail.com +212667812190
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