Arch of Caracalla in Volubilis

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by Carole Raddato
published on 05 March 2018

Arch of Caracalla in Volubilis — The triumphal arch at Volubilis (Morocco) was erected sometime between December 216 and April 217 CE by the council of Volubilis in honour of the emperor Caracalla who bestowed Roman citizenship on its inhabitants and exempted them from paying taxes.

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Carole maintains the popular ancient history photo-blog Following Hadrian, where she travels the world in the footsteps of emperor Hadrian.

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Raddato, C. (2018, March 05). Arch of Caracalla in Volubilis. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/8248/

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