The Lixus archaeological site
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The Lixus archaeological site
Free entry is granted to individuals with reduced mobility as well as Moroccan nationals every Friday and on the first day of national and religious holidays
Veuillez choisir le minimum un billet
Moroccan or resident adult
30 Dh
Moroccan or resident child between 7 and 13
10 Dh
Foreigner Child between 7 and 13
40 Dh
Foreigner Adult
80 Dh
Total : 0,00Dh
Description
The Lixus Archaeological Site, located on the right bank of the Loukkos River about 4 km from its mouth, has a long history dating back to antiquity. The ancient city of Lixus was founded in the first third of the 8th century BC and was built atop a hill called “Techemc.” According to archaeologists, findings indicate that the site went through five distinct phases: Phoenician, Punic, Mauritanian, Roman, and Islamic.
The site flourished significantly under the Mauritanian Kingdom, particularly during the reigns of King Juba II and Ptolemy. It also reached a peak of prosperity during Roman times, owing to salt-making and dynamic urban growth.
