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Tamuda
Morocco

Tamuda

Ancient Berber city with Roman ruins.

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Tamuda was an ancient Berber city established in the 3rd century BCE in what is now northern Morocco. It became a significant location due to its strategic position and later Roman occupation. Initially founded by Mauretanian Berbers, Tamuda experienced a Phoenician commercial presence before being occupied by the Romans during the reign of Emperor Augustus. The city was fortified in the 1st century CE, transforming into a Roman castrum. Under Roman governance, particularly during the rule of Emperors Trajan and Septimius Severus, Tamuda became a key city in Mauretania Tingitana, noted for fish salting and purple dye production. The site reflects a rich blend of Berber, Phoenician, and Roman influences, making it an invaluable site for understanding the cultural and economic dynamics of the region in antiquity.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Temporal Epochs

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Founding of Tamuda

300 BCE

Phoenician Presence

200 BCE

Roman Occupation

27 BCE

Roman Fortification

42 CE

Development under Trajan and Severus

100 CE

End of Roman Occupation

400 CE

Abandonment and Vandal Arrival

500 CE

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Storage Structures

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Defensive Structures

Fortified Camps
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Public and Civic Structures

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Industrial and Craft Structures

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Domestic and Habitation Structures

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Food Production and Processing Features

Fish Processing Areas
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Country

Morocco

Coordinates

35.56° N, -5.41° E