Statements (123)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:ancient_city
gptkb:archaeological_site |
| gptkbp:architectural_style |
gptkb:Roman_architecture
influenced modern architecture |
| gptkbp:area |
42 hectares
|
| gptkbp:artistic_influence |
inspired artists
|
| gptkbp:climate |
Mediterranean climate
|
| gptkbp:contains |
gptkb:temples
mosaics houses baths |
| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
site of cultural events
site of cultural exchange site of archaeological research symbol of ancient civilization site of educational tours site of preservation efforts site of tourism development site of restoration projects site of historical studies site of local community involvement site of international cooperation part of Moroccan identity site of archaeological conservation symbol of Roman heritage in Morocco |
| gptkbp:cultural_influence |
Berber culture
Roman culture |
| gptkbp:current_status |
gptkb:archaeological_site
|
| gptkbp:defunct |
11th century AD
|
| gptkbp:discovered_by |
gptkb:18th_century
|
| gptkbp:discovery |
excavated in 1915
|
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:government_building
gptkb:basilica gptkb:House_of_the_Tritons gptkb:Roman_Empire gptkb:House_of_the_Ephebes gptkb:House_of_the_Four_Seasons gptkb:House_of_the_Faun gptkb:Triumphal_Arch gptkb:House_of_the_Falcon gptkb:House_of_the_Nymphs House of the Doves House of the Muses House of the Gladiators House of the Deer House of Orpheus House of the Albatross House of the Bear House of the Birds House of the Bluebird House of the Bull House of the Buzzard House of the Condor House of the Crane House of the Crow House of the Crow. House of the Dancers House of the Dove House of the Eagle House of the Elephant House of the Finch House of the Fish House of the Flamingo House of the Fox House of the Goat House of the Hawk House of the Heron House of the Horse House of the Kite House of the Labors of Hercules House of the Lark House of the Lion House of the Magpie House of the Nightingale House of the Osprey House of the Owl House of the Parrot House of the Peacock House of the Pelican House of the Pigeon House of the Rabbit House of the Robin House of the Seagull House of the Snake House of the Sparrow House of the Starling House of the Stork House of the Swallow House of the Tiger House of the Vulture House of the Wild Animals House of the Wolf House of the Wren |
| gptkbp:founded |
3rd century BC
|
| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
near the Oued Khoumane river
near the Zerhoun Mountains |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
gptkb:Arab_conquest_of_North_Africa
Roman Empire expansion Roman conquest of Mauretania earthquake in 1755 discovery of mosaics |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
gptkb:World_Trade_Center
well-preserved ruins |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Volubilis
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Morocco
|
| gptkbp:notable_for |
gptkb:ancient_ruins
|
| gptkbp:notable_mosaics |
gptkb:Mosaic_of_the_Nile
gptkb:Mosaic_of_the_Four_Seasons Mosaic of Orpheus Mosaic of the Labors of Hercules Mosaic of the Sea |
| gptkbp:population |
estimated 20,000 at its peak
|
| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:Roman_Empire
|
| gptkbp:structure |
gptkb:government_building
gptkb:basilica gptkb:Roman_Empire gptkb:Triumphal_Arch House of Orpheus |
| gptkbp:tourism |
popular tourist destination
|
| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
yes
|
| gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site |
yes
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Morocco
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|