Located in Morocco, the Site Archéologique de Volubilis is a historical landmark of great significance. It has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its remarkable preservation as a substantial Roman colonial town on the fringes of the Empire. Volubilis, a partly excavated Berber-Roman city in Morocco, is situated near Meknes, Morocco, and may have been the capital of the Kingdom of Maurerania, at least during King Juba II's reign. Before Volubilis, Gilda may have been the capital of the kingdom.

Situated in a fertile agricultural region, the city emerged from the 3rd century BC as a Berber settlement, later influenced by proto-Carthaginian culture, before becoming the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. The city underwent significant development in the 2nd century, marked by the construction of notable public buildings, including a basilica, temple, and triumphal arch. The city's prosperity, primarily driven by olive cultivation, prompted the construction of numerous townhouses adorned with intricate mosaic floors. The site was definitively identified as the ancient city of Volubilis in the late 19th century. Following the period of French rule over Morocco, approximately half of the site was excavated, revealing exquisite mosaics, and several prominent public buildings and high-status houses were restored or reconstructed.

Numerous private structures, including the opulent residences of the city's upper echelon, have also been unearthed. These buildings are particularly distinguished by the exquisite mosaics that have been discovered in several structures and remain in situ within the houses where they were originally laid. Two prominent public buildings are readily visible at the city's center – the basilica and the Capitoline Temple. The basilica served as a venue for the administration of justice and municipal governance. The Capitoline Temple stands behind the basilica within what would have originally been an arcaded courtyard.

Our visit to Volubilis was time-constrained, with the guide allowing insufficient time for exploration and photography. Nonetheless, the site proved enlightening for architectural enthusiasts like myself. Although smaller in scale compared to the Colosseum and Roman Forum in Rome, as well as certain Roman ruins in Greece, Volubilis remains a significant historical site. Unfortunately, I was unable to locate documentation from my previous architectural study tours in Greece and Rome, which I would have liked to share. This may serve as motivation for revisiting these locations in the future.