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Lixus
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These Roman ruins, 2 or 3 kilometres from Larache across the river, represent the second ancient site in Morocco after Volubilis. The site itself includes, among other things, the remains of an acropolis, temples, and an amphitheatre.
Overview of Lixus
The Roman ruins of the city of Lixus are on the outskirts of Larache, 2 or 3 kilometres across the river. They represent the second ancient site in Morocco, behind Volubilis, which is still significantly more interesting.
History of Lixus
Although the city of Lixus was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC, numerous archaeological remains attest to the presence of a major Roman colony in the region. The site itself includes, among other things, the ruins of an acropolis, temples, and an amphitheatre.
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