How did Volubilis mainly prosper?
Gold mining
Olive growing
Rice farming
Sheep herding
Answer
Volubilis was a Roman city in modern Morocco. It was built on the site of an earlier Phoenician city. The city prospered during the Roman period, mainly due to its olive growing industry. Olives were a major export from Volubilis, and they were used to produce olive oil, which was used for cooking and lighting. The city was also known for its fine pottery and mosaics.
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