Roman discoveries in ancient city of Volubilis
In the ancient city of Volubilis, in northern Morocco, remains of a Roman watchtower were found, which was included in the defence system of Mauritania Tingitana, the westernmost Roman province.
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In the ancient city of Volubilis, in northern Morocco, remains of a Roman watchtower were found, which was included in the defence system of Mauritania Tingitana, the westernmost Roman province.
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