House of the Knight

House of the Knight
Jean-François Gornet from Paris, France · CC BY-SA 2.0

Volubilis, a Berber-Roman city near Meknes, Morocco, may have been the capital of the Kingdom of Mauretania from the reign of King Juba II [1]. The settlement flourished from the 3rd century BC through the late 3rd century AD, reaching its peak under Roman rule [1]. The House of the Knight (Maison du Chevalier), a Roman domus within the site, contains well-preserved mosaic floors depicting mythological scenes including Bacchus and Ariadne [2]. The ruins include massive carved pillars, triumphal arches, and extensive residential structures that showcase the wealth and architectural sophistication of this ancient North African city [1][2].

TypeCity/town/settlement
Period500 BC - 1 AD
CountryMorocco
Coordinates34.0748° N, 5.5546° W

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