Editorial photo #6323470 Human Interest

Ancient Roman Town Of Volubilis In Morocco

Dionysus and the allegory of the four seasons, detail from the mosaic in the House of Dionysus and Four Seasons in the ancient Roman town of Volubilis in Meknes, Morocco, Africa. Volubilis is a partly excavated Roman city built in the 3rd century BC onwards as a Phoenician (and later Carthaginian) settlement. The site was excavated and revealed many fine mosaics, including 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'. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #6323470
Date taken: 30 December 2015
Location: —
Photographer: Creative Touch Imaging Ltd/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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