Remains of Volubilis, Morocco by Maurizio De MatteiCyArk
Introducing Volubilis
Volubilis is an ancient Roman city famed for its well-preserved ruins and beautiful mosaics. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s most popular tourist sites.
Mosaics restoration team at Volubilis, Morocco (2023) by U.S. Embassy RabatCultural Heritage Center, U.S. Department of State
Mosaic Preservation
In 2022 the U.S. Embassy in Rabat announced a project with the support of the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation, to restore and preserve historic 2nd and 3rd century mosaics, inspired by Greco-Roman mythology.
Mosaic restoration team and U.S. Embassy staff at Volubilis, Morocco (2023)Cultural Heritage Center, U.S. Department of State
The project will also train local artisans in the restoration and preservation of mosaics in order to build sustainable livelihoods in the region.
Volubilis World Heritage Site Morocco by DeyanCyArk
Sharing the Stories of Volubilis
In order to share the stories of the site and its community, a documentary film was produced as part of the U.S. Community Heritage Exchange Initiative, a collaboration between StoryCenter and the U.S. Department of State's Cultural Heritage Center.
This project was made possible thanks to support and efforts from the following organizations: The U.S Department of State, Ifker Association of Education on the Environment and Sustainable Development, Morocco’s Ministry of Culture, and StoryCenter.
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