Tagged With "Volubilis"

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Poppy Fields, Morocco

PortMoresby · 6/20/225:00 AM

On a drive between Fez & Chefchaouen, PortMoresby has the ultimate springtime poppy experience.

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The ruins at Volubilis are famed for their well-preserved floor mosaics

DrFumblefinger · 1/25/249:05 AM

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The ancient Roman city of Volubilis, Morocco

DrFumblefinger · 1/25/249:05 AM

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Re: The ruins at Volubilis are famed for their well-preserved floor mosaics

Marilyn Jones · 4/10/243:22 PM

It always amazes me how these floors are still so beautiful after hundreds and sometimes thousands of years. "Morocco.

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Visiting the Roman Ruins at Volubilis, Morocco

DrFumblefinger · 5/10/245:00 AM

DrFumblefinger visits the ruins of the Roman city of Volubilis in northern Morocco. The city thrived during its short period of Roman occupation but was abandoned. A massive earthquake in 1755 caused most of the structures to collapse. Restoration has partially restored key buildings.

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Re: Visiting the Roman Ruins at Volubilis, Morocco

Marilyn Jones · 5/10/248:28 AM

Wonderful photos. I love the mosaic floors; such detail!

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