When was Volubilis vastly affected by an earthquake?
In the mid-18th century
In the late 19th century
In the early 20th century
In the mid-16th century
Answer
Volubilis was greatly affected by an earthquake in the mid-18th century. The earthquake caused severe damage to the city, including the destruction of many buildings. The earthquake also caused a landslide that buried a large part of the city. As a result of the earthquake, Volubilis was abandoned and never rebuilt.
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