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Triumphal Arch of Volubilis

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The Triumphal Arch of Volubilis is a Roman monumental arch in the archaeological site of Volubilis, near Meknes in Morocco. It was dedicated in 217 CE to Emperor Caracalla and his mother, Julia Domna, and stood across the city's main street in the monumental district. The arch formed part of the public architecture of the Roman city of Volubilis, whose remains document Mauritanian, Roman, Christian, and Islamic periods.

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Where can you see the Triumphal Arch of Volubilis?

It is in the archaeological site of Volubilis near Meknes in Morocco. The arch stood across the city's main street in the monumental district.

Who was the Triumphal Arch of Volubilis dedicated to?

The arch was dedicated in 217 CE to Emperor Caracalla and his mother, Julia Domna. It is a Roman monument within the ancient city of Volubilis.

Why is the Triumphal Arch of Volubilis located across the main street?

Its position across the main street placed it in Volubilis's monumental district, where major public architecture could be seen along the route. The 217 CE dedication connected the monument to Caracalla and Julia Domna.

Is the Triumphal Arch of Volubilis a Roman or medieval Moroccan monument?

It is a Roman monumental arch at the archaeological site of Volubilis. Its dedication in 217 CE places it in the Roman period, even though the ruins are now near modern Meknes.

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