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Volubilis. More pictures in the comments section :)
We were fortunate to have the whole place virtually to ourselves last Sunday, what a wonderful experience :) Worth mentioning are beautiful floor mosaics (over 30... some of these are situated within sumptuous residences such as the Orpheus Mosaic and Mosaic of Venus), many still intact and colorful after 2000 years of use, harsh sun and exposure to the elements.

Volubilis is an archaeological site in Morocco situated near Meknes between Fez and Rabat. Volubilis features the best preserved Roman ruins in this part of northern Africa. In 1997 the site was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
It was the administrative center of the province in Roman Africa called Mauretania Tingitana. The fertile lands of the province produced many commodities such as grain and olive oil, which were exported to Rome, contributing to the province's wealth and prosperity. The Romans evacuated most of Morocco at the end of the 3rd century AD, but unlike some other Roman cities, Volubilis was not abandoned. However, it appears to have been destroyed by an earthquake in the late fourth century AD.
People continued to live in Volubilis for more than 1,000 years. Volubilis was first abandoned in the 18th century—when it was demolished in order to provide for building materials for the construction of the palaces of Moulay Ismail in nearby Meknes. If that destruction had not occurred, Volubilis could have become one of the best preserved Roman sites anywhere. /Wikipedia/

For Beyond Layers... black and white with touch of color

L'Atlantique, Pierre Bachelet et Véronique Jannot... for 112 Pictures #36. represent the title of a song

For Beyond Layers... Ten truths about myself. It was so far the most difficult assignment for me, because of No. 1 :)

Also for 112 Pictures #1 Me

1. I don’t like talking about myself and be a center of attention
2. I’m married to my high school sweetheart
3. I own more than 400 cookbooks (and yes, I read them all)
4. Love to bake more than I love to cook… and I love to cook :)
5. Autumn is my favorite season
6. I enjoy my quiet life in the country, but sometimes miss living in the city terribly
7. Love to travel and learn about different cultures
8. I’m a loner… love people but need and cherish my time alone
9. I’ve never been bored in my life… too many projects to finish, too many books to read
10. I love caramel more than I love chocolate!