Roman Morocco: Morocco Travel Tales

Rising from the fertile plain north of the city of Meknes in Morocco stands the remains of the Roman city of Volubilis.  Volubilis was the capital of the Roman state of Mauretania which passed to Roman control after the fall of … Continue reading Roman Morocco: Morocco Travel Tales

Ailsa’s Travel Theme: Sculpture

Ailsa’s Travel Theme this week is sculpture.  Well here’s an oldie but goodie that Kongo saw in the Louvre last month.  Venus de Milo if you’re a Roman.  Aphrodite of Milos if you happen to be Greek, which this lovely lady certainly was.  The artist is believed to be Alexandros of Antioch.  See more sculpted entries at Where’s My Backpack. Continue reading Ailsa’s Travel Theme: Sculpture