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Sijilmassa, medieval Moroccan city, reveals its urban layout through excavations

Archaeological excavations uncover the urban layout of Sijilmassa, founded in the 8th century.

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Located in the Tafilalet region, this city was a major commercial hub of the medieval world.

Research reveals monuments and traces of a lost civilization buried beneath the sands.

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Ces découvertes éclairent l'organisation des cités sahariennes et leur rôle dans les échanges transsahariens, offrant de nouvelles perspectives sur l'histoire économique et sociale de la région.

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