Ancient Cotta

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Ancient Cotta

Ancient Cotta is an ancient Roman city located on the Atlantic coast, west of Tangier in Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima in northwest Morocco. The history of the city dates back to the 1st century AD, when it was a center for salting and fermenting fish. The city was later abandoned in the 3rd century AD.

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Country: Morocco

District: Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima

Category: Historic Cities and Regions

Site History: 1st Century AD

Oldest Culture: Roman

Later Cultures: Roman

Site Features: Roman Monuments

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Elevation: 8 m

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