Volubilis, Morocco
This partially excavated Berber and Roman city sits
in the beautiful countryside near the city of Meknes
and is thought to have once been the ancient capital
of the Mauretania Kingdom. The city was built on a
very fertile plain and reached its height from the 3rd
century BC to 40 BC. Volubilis is one of the largest
ancient ruins in Africa and also the best-preserved
archeological site in Morocco. Known for its gorgeous
mosaics preserved in situ, the city sits high at an
altitude of 1,300 feet between two rivers, the Oued
Fertassa and Oued Khomane.
Valle dei Templi, Sicily
The Valle dei Templi (Valley of the
Temples) is one of Sicily's most popular
attractions. Located on a ridge outside
the hilltop city of Agrigento, it's less of a
valley and more of a long, rocky scarp.
Consisting of seven temples, all in Doric
style, this archaeological site is thought
to be the best preserved and most
representative remains of classical Greek
civilization. The remains found here
can be traced back to ancient Akragas,
which, in its prime, was a buzzing
cultural center. The city attracted poets,
philosophers and sculptors from all
across Italy and was widely considered
the most beautiful city in Sicily.
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