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In which century was the site definitively identified as Volubilis?

  • In the 19th century

  • In the 18th century

  • In the 17th century

  • In the 20th century

Answer

Volubilis was definitively identified as a Roman city in the 19th century. It was once the capital of the Kingdom of Mauretania, and was founded in the 3rd century BC. The city was abandoned in the 8th century AD, and was rediscovered by European explorers in the 19th century. The ruins of Volubilis are located in Morocco, and are a popular tourist destination.
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