The Roman City of Volubilis: Morocco's Imperial Frontier

In this episode of The Story of Morocco, Lucas and Luna explore the ruins of Volubilis, the Roman city that once stood as the empire's southwestern outpost. They discuss how Volubilis became a center for olive oil production, exporting to Rome itself, and how its prosperity relied on the Berber kings of Mauretania before Roman annexation. Lucas explains the city's layout, its famous mosaics, and the mystery of why the Romans abandoned it in the 3rd century. They also touch on the role of Juba II, the Berber king who ruled from Volubilis and introduced Roman culture to North Africa. The conversation highlights how Volubilis was later sacked by local tribes, then revived under the Idrisids, only to be finally abandoned in the 11th century. Today, it stands as a UNESCO World Heritage site, a testament to Morocco's layered history. #Volubilis #RomanMorocco #Mauretania #JubaII #BerberKings #OliveOil #RomanEmpire #UNESCO #NorthAfrica #AncientHistory #Mosaics #Idrisids #Fez #Meknes #History #FexingoHistory #MoroccoHistory #Archaeology Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo