Zilil (Dchar Jdid / Asilah)
Zilil · Dchar Jdid · Zilis · Arzilla
Phoenician / Roman·Roman / Mauretanian·🇲🇦 Tangier–Tétouan–Al Hoceima, Loukkos plain, Morocco
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About Zilil (Dchar Jdid / Asilah)
Augustan colonia Iulia Constantia Zilil controlling Loukkos–Tangier road and garum coast. Large forum, basilica, theatre embankment and 5th-c church. Boundary stone of Augustus found. Recorded context — Period: Phoenician / Roman; Culture: Roman / Mauretanian; Field status: partially excavated; Materials: limestone, sandstone; Condition: ruins.
Why it mattersSignificant regional centre illustrating cultural transition.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology refinement
- 02Function of enclosures
Theories
- 01Trade corridor model
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- Phoenician sherds; Augustan colonia 33 BCE; rebuild after 40 CE revolt
- Period
- Phoenician / Roman
- Culture
- Roman / Mauretanian
- Purpose
- Regional centre / fortified town and trade node
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
Phoenician sherds; Augustan colonia 33 BCE; rebuild after 40 CE revolt
Initial construction
c. 1163 CE
Major expansion
On the ground
Structures & features
35.4833° N · 6.0333° W · 40 m · 2 mapped features
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