{"id":1105,"date":"2021-05-17T20:59:49","date_gmt":"2021-05-17T20:59:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritageexpo\/?page_id=1105"},"modified":"2021-05-21T16:45:50","modified_gmt":"2021-05-21T16:45:50","slug":"1105-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritageexpo\/1105-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Volubilis, Morocco"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Volubilis<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Explore one of Morocco’s best-preserved Roman ruins, dating back to the 3rd century<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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History of Volubilis<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Background of Volubilis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Volubilis is undeniably a significant site as one of Morocco’s best-preserved Roman ruins, dating back to the 3rd century BC and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Because of its solitude and the fact that it hasn’t been inhabited in nearly 1,000 years, it has a high level of reputation and authenticity. Both in terms of ruins and epigraphic evidence, it is one of North Africa’s richest sites in our world today as the archaeological ruins of this site have been formed by many civilisations over time. The city has been standing for ten centuries from ancient times to the Christian and Islamic periods. Volubilis is a fortified city built on a commanding site at the foot of the Jebel Zerhoun, according to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The interface between Roman and indigenous cultures is graphically demonstrated on the pillars and the ancient town’s architecture and architectural ornamentation were both inspired by African and Christian influences. Just about half of Volubilis has been excavated and contains a variety of significant public and private structures.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“Cultural heritage is critical to preserving our identity. It provides us with an irrefutable connection to the past \u2013 to those social ideals, ideologies, practices, and rituals \u2013 allowing us to identify with others and strengthen our sense of identity, patriotism, and national pride.”<\/p>US Embassy, phillipines<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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