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Asilah
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Asilah
Asilah is a fortified town on the northwest tip of the Atlantic coast of Morocco. Its history dates back to 1500 BC, when the Phoenicians used it as a base for trade. The current city was founded in the 9th century AD.
Site Information
Country: Morocco
District: Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Site History: Second Millennium BC
Oldest Culture: Phoenician
Later Cultures: Roman + Islamic + Portuguese
Site Features: Mixed Monuments
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