Considered one of the best examples of Roman ruins in North Africa and particularly noted for its Triumphal Arch, which archaeological site in Morocco is situated near to Meknes?
"Roman roads in Morocco Roman roads in Morocco were the western roads of Roman Africa. In 42 AD the western part of the kingdom of Mauretania was reorganized as a province of Rome Mauretania Tingitana. During the reign of emperor Claudius infrastructure was improved. A road leading in the southern direction from Tingis split in two at Ad Mercuri. One of the two followed the Atlantic coast through Iulia Constantia Zilil (Asilah), Lixus (Larache) and Sala Colonia (near Rabat). The other, more to the east, ended in Tocolosida, near Volubilis and modern Fez. There it is the possibility that a"
"are related to Tourism due to the history of the old city district -Meknes Médina-. Of Morocco's four Imperial Cities, Meknes is possibly the least well-known – not as large as Rabat, as fashionable as Marrakech, or as famous as Fez – and you might say that this is to its advantage as you’ll find this historic place quieter and more laid back than its sister cities. It's an enchanting place to visit, with winding narrow streets, a classic medina and grand buildings that hail back to its time as the capital of Morocco. Nearby are the Roman ruins of"
"Tocolsida Tocolsida is a site in modern Morocco, with the remains of an ancient castra from the Roman Province of Mauretania Tingitana, Roman Empire. The site, at 34.034076, -5.590493, is on the Wadi Rdem in the foot hills of the Atlas Mountains, south of Roman Volubilis. In antiquity it was on the Limes Africanus at the end of the Roman Road. near the modern village of Tagourart Ain Karma just north of Meknes, and west of Fez. Tocolsida was one of the five fortresses built to defend the city of Volubilis and was active from 30BC - AD300. Though some"
"Several of them have Greek inscriptions or the names of those buried there, or their trade such as ""wealthy purple dye manufacturer."" Others whose sides and covers are decorated with frescoes and bas-reliefs of works from Homer and others. The Triumphal Arch is one of the most impressive relics of the site. Fallen apart but reconstructed in modern times, it dominates the well preserved Roman avenue which has a necropolis on either side scattered with hundreds of ornate stones and sculptured marble sarcophagi dating from the 2nd through the 6th century C.E.. In the northern section of the site there"
"restart the work on the site from 1994 onwards. The most prominent feature of the ruins is the amphitheater. but there are also several inscriptions of note. One such inscription in the ruins honors Constantine and calls him ""our restorer"". Other features include The city was also the seat of an ancient Christian bishopric, which survives today as a titular see of the Roman Catholic Church. Henchir-Ed-Douamès Henchir-Ed-Douamès is an archaeological site and locality in Tunisia, North Africa. Henchir-Ed-Douamès is located at 36°24'44""N, 9°05'06E, 120 km southwest of Tunis in the Governorate of Béja, near Dougga. The ruins have been"
"investments. A December 2015 World Bank report classified Meknes as one of the three most competitive cities in Africa. Two of those three competitive African cities are from Morocco: Meknes and Tangier. Meknes is considered to be the capital of agriculture in Morocco. And the Saïss plain is one of the fertile and rich plains in Morocco and Meknes is the center of this plain. Meknes city holds each year the International Agriculture Show in Morocco(French: Salon International de l'Agriculture au Maroc) since April 2006. This agriculture show has an area of more than 250000 square meters, with more than"
"was excavated, revealing many fine mosaics, and some of the more prominent public buildings and high-status houses were restored or reconstructed. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed for being ""an exceptionally well preserved example of a large Roman colonial town on the fringes of the Empire"". Built on a shallow slope below the Zerhoun mountain, Volubilis stands on a ridge above the valley of Khoumane (Xuman). It overlooks a rolling fertile plain north of the modern city of Meknes. The area around Volubilis has been inhabited at least since the Late Atlantic Neolithic, some 5,000 years ago;"
"Landmarks of Marrakesh Notable landmarks of city of Marrakesh, Morocco. The Jemaa el-Fnaa or Djemaa el Fna, is one of the most famous squares in all of Africa and is the centre of city activity and trade. It has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. The name roughly means ""the assembly of trespassers"" or malefactors. Jemaa el-Fnaa was renovated along with much of the Marrakech city, whose walls were extended by Abou Yacoub Youssef and particularly by Yacoub el Mansour in 1147-1158. The surrounding mosque, palace, hospital, parade ground and gardens around the edges of the"
"Heritage Site and is believed to be one of the world's largest urban pedestrian zones (car-free areas). University of Al Quaraouiyine, founded in 859, is the oldest continuously functioning university in the world. The city has been called the ""Mecca of the West"" and the ""Athens of Africa"", a nickname it shares with Cyrene in Libya. Fez is a popular tourist destination and many non-Moroccans are now restoring traditional houses (riads and dars) as second homes in the Fez medina. The most important monuments in the city are: Marrakech in central Morocco is a popular tourist destination, but is more"
"Chellah The Chellah or Shalla (Berber:""Sla"" or ""Calla""; ), is a medieval fortified Muslim necropolis located in the metro area of Rabat, Morocco, on the south (left) side of the Bou Regreg estuary. The Phoenicians established a trading emporium at the site. This was later the site of an ancient Roman colony in the province of Mauretania Tingitana. Salā was the name given to the city founded by the Muslim conquerors of North Africa, which was mostly abandoned during the Almohad era, then rebuilt by the Marinids in the 13th century. The ruins of their medieval fortress are still extant."
"Square, London on 19 April 2016. It will be displayed there for three days, before being moved to a number of other locations, including New York City and Dubai. It is to be sent to Syria afterwards. Monumental Arch of Palmyra The Monumental Arch, also called the Arch of Triumph () or the Arch of Septimius Severus, was a Roman ornamental archway in Palmyra, Syria. It was built in the 3rd century during the reign of emperor Septimius Severus. Its ruins later became one of the main attractions of Palmyra until it was officially destroyed by the Islamic State of"
"Henchir-Bez Henchir Bez is an archaeological site in Tunisia, located at 36° 00′ 23″ N, 9° 32 in the hills overlooking the Oued Miliane river, west of Tunis. Identified by a recently discovered inscription, it is the ruins of the Roman ""civitas"" of Vazi Sarra, which include a Christian Basilica and a Byzantine/Roman fort. The ruins at Henchir Bez have been identified as the remains of Vazitana Sarra Civitas (Vazi Sarara), a civitas of the Roman province of Africa Proconsularis. The remains at Henchir Bez include a Bascilica and a fort. The fort was originally a temple dedicated to Mercury"
"streets will feel familiar to anyone who has spent time in the medinas of other Moroccan cities. Just off the main square is the Mausoleum of Idriss I, a sacred destination that is open only to Muslims. It is said in Morocco that six pilgrimages to Moulay Idriss during the annual festival honoring the saint is equivalent to one Hajj to Mecca. Also of note is the round minaret at another mosque in town, the only one in Morocco. It is now in the Fès-Meknès region. From 1997 to 2015 it was in Meknès-Tafilalet. The ruins of the Phoenician and"
"Arch of Trajan (Timgad) The Arch of Trajan is a Roman triumphal arch located in the colonia of Timgad (Ancient Thamugadi), near the city of Batna, Algeria. It was built between the later 2nd century and the early 3rd century. The three vaulted arch composed the western gate of the city, at the beginning of the Decumanus Maximus and the end of the road coming from Lambaesis. The inscription on the attic records the foundation of the colony on the part of Trajan in the year 100. The decorative fabric of the monument, with the sides of the lateral arches"
"to the arch in later times. This includes a statue of the gods Mars and one of Concordia erected under Emperor Septimius Severus by Lucius Licinius Optatianus, on the occasion of his election as flamen-for-life of the colonia. Arch of Trajan (Timgad) The Arch of Trajan is a Roman triumphal arch located in the colonia of Timgad (Ancient Thamugadi), near the city of Batna, Algeria. It was built between the later 2nd century and the early 3rd century. The three vaulted arch composed the western gate of the city, at the beginning of the Decumanus Maximus and the end of"
"One of the most important caves in Morocco, Rhar Chara, is close to Taza. This cave is over 7.6 kilometres long. The city is located in a mountain pass known as the ""Taza Gap"", where the Rif mountains and the Middle-Atlas range come together. Through this pass successive waves of invaders moved westward onto the Atlantic coastal plains of northwestern Africa. Taza was first settled by Miknasa tribesmen, who gave it its name: ""Miknasa Taza"", similar to ""Miknasa al-Zeitoun"" (present-day Meknes, another Miknasa settlement). The Almoravid empire took over Taza in 1074. They were replaced by the Almohad empire in"
"of 2006, activity and adventure tourism in the Atlas and Rif Mountains are the fastest growth area in Moroccan tourism. These locations have excellent walking and trekking opportunities from late March to mid-November. The government is investing in trekking circuits. They are also developing desert tourism in competition with Tunisia. Morocco is home to nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Fez was the capital city of modern Morocco until 1925 and is now the capital of the Fès-Meknès administrative region. The city has two old medina quarters, the larger of which is Fes el Bali. It is listed as a World"
"by Berbers that were pre-Christian in origin and whose architecture was unique to north-west Africa. The most famous was Tomb of the Christian Woman in western Algeria. This structure contains column domed and spiraling pathways that lead to a single chamber. Moroccan architecture dates from 110 BCE with the Berber's massive pisé (mud brick) buildings. The architecture has been influenced by Islamization during the Idrisid dynasty, Moorish exiles from Spain, and also by France who occupied Morocco in 1912. The country's diverse geography and the land’s long history marked by successive waves of settlers and military encroachments are all reflected"
"Djémila Djémila (; , ""the Beautiful one"", or ), formerly Cuicul, is a small mountain village in Algeria, near the northern coast east of Algiers, where some of the best preserved Berbero-Roman ruins in North Africa are found. It is situated in the region bordering the Constantinois and Petite Kabylie (Basse Kabylie). In 1982, Djémila became a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique adaptation of Roman architecture to a mountain environment. Significant buildings in ancient Cuicul include a theatre, two fora, temples, basilicas, arches, streets, and houses. The exceptionally well preserved ruins surround the forum of the Harsh, a"
"and memorial sites. North Africa American Cemetery is located in close proximity to the site of the ancient city of Carthage, Tunisia, destroyed by the Romans in 146 B.C., and lies over part of the site of Roman Carthage. It is near the present town of the same name, from the city of Tunis and from its airport. The ""La Marsa"" railroad runs from the center of Tunis to Carthage Amilcar station, a 5-minute walk from the cemetery; taxicabs are available at Tunis and at the airport. There are good hotel accommodations in Tunis as well as in the vicinity"
"Dzemda Dzemda is a locality in Tunisia. The site is located near Jougan, Tunisia 20 kilometers south west of Zaghouan. The site is notable for ruins from the Roman era, The ruins are considered to be two separate Roman settlements, situated on opposites sides of a wadi: Henchir Ksour Dzemda is a set of ruins located at Dzemda in Tunisia, 20 kilometers south west of Zaghouan noted for ruins from the Roman era, including a ""structure of Vaulted construction"". Alfred Merlin excavated the site and noted its occupation from 199BC - 799AD. These date agree roughly with the Conquest of"
"Henchir-El-Msaadine Henchir-El-Msaadine is a Roman era set of ruins near Tebourba(Ancient Thuburbo Minus) in modern Tunisia, North Africa. The site is outside of Tunis. The ruins are tentatively identified as the remains of ""Municipium Aurelium Antoninianum Furnitanorum"" also known as Furnos Minor, a city of Africa Proconsularis. Furnos Minus had the rank of a Municipium (city) of Africa Proconsularis and has been identified through Epigraphic remains The remains of a basilica have been found there, and a bishopric was known to be based in the city. The town and its Bishopric disappeared after the Muslim conquest of the Maghreb, but"
"the Roman theater, Roman baths, and Civile Basilica are found on the outskirts of Cherchell. Archaeological Museum of Cherchell The Archaeological Museum of Cherchell is an archaeological museum located in the center of the seaport town of Cherchell in Tipaza Province, Algeria. The Cherchell Museum houses what are widely considered to be some of the best examples of Roman and Greek antiquities on the African continent. Cherchell was called Caesarea of Mauretania during the Roman empire, and was the rich capital of Roman Mauretania Caesariensis. Many artifacts from these various periods of Cherchell's former history have been uncovered by archaeologists,"
"Roman architecture, and its Roman theatre, the Théâtre antique d'Orange, is described as the most impressive still existing in Europe. The fine Triumphal Arch of Orange is often said to date from the time of Augustus or Tiberius, but is probably much later, perhaps Severan. The arch, theatre, and surroundings were listed in 1981 by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The ""Musée"" (Museum) displays the biggest (7.56 x 5.90 m) cadastral Roman maps ever recovered, etched on marble. They cover the area between Orange, Nîmes, and Montélimar. In 1869, the Roman theatre was restored and has been the site"
"Volubis and the tomb of Moulay Idriss – two of the most important historical sites in the kingdom. But Meknes is also a modern, lively city with a vibrant nightlife, plenty of bars and a welcoming attitude towards visitors. The geographical location of the city of Meknes makes it one of the important transport hubs in Morocco. The city is accessed via the A2 expressway with two exits, one to the east of the city and another to the west. Two train stations are located in the new city district (French: Ville Nouvelle) of Meknes, with trains each hour to"
"Tebessa Basilica The Tébessa basilica is a Late Roman archeological site located in the Eastern portion of Algeria in the city of Theveste, which is known today as Tébessa. The basilica at Tébessa is one of the largest remains of Roman basilicas in Northern Africa. This particular basilica was dedicated to St. Crispina to honor her martyrdom in 305 CE. This originally secular building located in the Numidian region where Theveste was located became a key part of Rome's development after the fall of the Byzantine city of Carthage. Through economic policiy eventually implemented, the Constitutional reforms of Julius Caesar"
"Archeology in Algeria The archeology in Algeria is rich in prehistoric memorials of human occupation. Algeria contains many Roman remains and is rich in monuments of Saracenic art. Algeria has many megalithic remains, of which nearly every known kind has been found in the country. Numerous flints of palaeolithic type have been discovered, notably at Tlemcen and Kolea. Near Djelfa, in the Great Atlas, and at Mechra-Sfa (""ford of the flat stones""), a peninsula in the valley of the river Mina not far from Tiaret, are vast numbers of megalithic monuments. Notable among the prehistoric cultures of the area is"
"constructed temples of the same name in Ancient Rome and other locations within the Roman Empire. Capitoline Temple The Capitoline Temple is an ancient monument located in the old city of Volubilis in Fès-Meknès, Morocco. It dates from the Roman era, and was situated in the ancient Kingdom of Mauretania. The building incorporates a Romanesque tetrastyle architectural design, and was dedicated to the Roman Emperor Macrinus. The temple is earmarked for the trinity of Roman gods, Juno, Jupiter and Minerva. According to Rogerson, a council would meet below the Capitoline Temple in order to make a declaration of war, and"
"but remains a titular see of the Roman Catholic Church in the province of Byzacena. Bishops [Category:Archaeological sites in Tunisia]] Ad Turres (Byzacena) Turres in Byzacena was a Roman and Vandal era ""colonia"" (city) in North Africa. The exact location of the town is unknown but is probably the ruins at Tamarza or nearby ruins of Msilica. Tamarza is located close to the Algerian border, 70 km from Tozeur and is surrounded by steep and arid wild country. The site is renowned for its clear water cascades and springs that irrigate the town's park. Turres in Byzacena was the site"
"triumphal arch near the Roman town of Glanum, just outside Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, shows Roman soldiers leading away defeated prisoners. It was constructed between 10 and 25 AD, sometime after the Romans had conquered the town, which was inhabited by Celto-Ligurians. Glanum was destroyed in 260 AD. by the Alamanni, a Germanic tribe, as the Roman Empire began to crumble. The Roman theater in Orange, Vaucluse, was constructed by the Emperor Augustus in the early 1st century BC, is the best-preserved Roman theater in Europe. It was closed by the authorities of the Christian church in 391 because of its ""barbaric spectacles,"""
"with decorations. A second hall exposes the pottery of the ceramic that dates back to the pre-Islamic period, and a third hall houses the Islamic ceramic, especially the green ceramic. As for the second section, it is entirely devoted to the current and old workshops of pottery. Some pottery and ceramic pottery coming from five regions (Zerhoun and Meknes, Oued Laou, Ouazzane and Sless, Kariat Ba Mohamed and Tsoul), are being exposed. Meknes is an economical center in Morocco with various products from the three economical sectors (agriculture, industry and services), which makes the city economically competitive and attractive for"
"Buruni (North Africa) Buruni is an ancient city of the Maghreb, in North Africa. The city has been identified with ruins at Henchir-El-Dakhla in Tunisia. Buruni, was an ancient Roman city of the Bagradas Valley identifiable with Henchir-El-Dakhla in modern Tunisia. There is no record of the city in Punic or pre Roman Berber, times, and is presumed to be a Roman foundation, probably of coloni status. The Bagradis valley became Roman after the Third Punic War about 146BC and it quickly became an important region for agriculture, with the rolling plains home to numerous Imperial estates. The area around"
"added to the basilica complex between the 4th and 7th century including a bathhouse, a garden, ground-floor stables and a martyrion. A smaller basilica was added to the complex in the 6th century. Tebessa Basilica The Tébessa basilica is a Late Roman archeological site located in the Eastern portion of Algeria in the city of Theveste, which is known today as Tébessa. The basilica at Tébessa is one of the largest remains of Roman basilicas in Northern Africa. This particular basilica was dedicated to St. Crispina to honor her martyrdom in 305 CE. This originally secular building located in the"