The two scientists are working to reconstruct the history of the necropolis from an artistic perspective while including a touch of social history and representations, mentioning in particular the legends and beliefs inherent to the site. The book that compiles their research is characterized by a rigor and a certain attention to detail that makes it the reference for the Marinid part of the site. Several important Roman monuments were discovered by Jean Boube<\/strong>. Among them are the base of a three-bay triumphal arch, the Capitol, which was a building dedicated to administrative and religious activities, as well as the Curia Ulpia, a building in honor of Emperor Trajan. These discoveries have helped to reconstruct the urban planning of the ancient city.<\/p>\n The Decumanus maximus<\/strong>, one of the main streets of the Roman city, was partially excavated during the excavations of Jean Boube. This provided a better understanding of the layout of the streets and buildings of the ancient Sala Colonia. The results of Jean Boube’s excavations have been published in various reports and specialized books. These publications provide specific details on archaeological discoveries and the resulting historical interpretations.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”0″ custom_height_phone=”10″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”1986 to present” id=”1708703521155-4″ tab_id=”1708703521157-0″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”none” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”A team of Moroccan archaeologists from INSAP is conducting new excavations that allow us to better understand the evolution of Chellah through the different historical periods.” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”5″][vc_column_text]Each of these excavation campaigns has helped to reveal new aspects of Chellah’s history, from its Roman occupation to its Marinid period and the medieval periods. 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\nAlthough scientific techniques have evolved since then, for example with the use of carbon-14 for precise dating, it seems that there is no publication to contradict the hypotheses put forward by L\u00e9vi-Proven\u00e7al and Basset. The scientific discourse currently held by the site’s curators is based on this work. However, it should be pointed out that some hypotheses would certainly require further confirmation or even research.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”0″ custom_height_phone=”10″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”1925 – 1935″ id=”1708703520638-8″ tab_id=”1708703520639-4″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”none” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Under the direction of Jules Bor\u00e9ly, director of the Protectorate’s Department of Fine Arts, and the Egyptian princess Khadija Riaz-Bey, excavations continued inside the enclosure and the Marinid sanctuary, as well as in the ancient part. They notably uncovered the base of a triumphal arch, the Capitol, the Curia Ulpia in homage to the Emperor Trajan, a section of the Decumanus maximus and the medieval hammam.” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”5″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ 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column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Located in the lower part of the enclosure, the garden gate is located below the spring, a little outside the current fence of the khalwa.” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”5″][vc_column_text]The archaeological excavations carried out by Jean Boube at Chellah in the years 1958-1986 were of great importance for the understanding of the history and architecture of the site.
\nExcavations of the Western Necropolis<\/strong> have uncovered numerous tombs and burials, thus offering essential information about Roman-era funerary practices in Chellah. The typology and chronology of the tombs have been refined thanks to these discoveries.<\/p>\n
\nIn addition to the Roman remains, Jean Boube’s excavations have also unearthed the medieval hammam of Chellah<\/strong>. This Marinid bathhouse is an important example of Islamic architecture from the medieval period.<\/p>\nThe ancient city<\/h4>\n[\/fancy_box][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][fancy_box box_style=”image_above_text_underline” image_url=”6243″ image_aspect_ratio=”4-5″ content_color=”#000000″ border_radius=”default” image_loading=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-right” image_size=”large” link_url=”\/en\/visit-chellah\/the-site\/the-marinid-necropolis\/”]\n
The Marinid Necropolis<\/h4>\n[\/fancy_box][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][fancy_box box_style=”image_above_text_underline” image_url=”6242″ image_aspect_ratio=”4-5″ content_color=”#000000″ border_radius=”default” image_loading=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-right” image_size=”large” link_url=”\/en\/visit-chellah\/the-site\/the-garden-of-the-towers\/”]\n
The Garden of the Towers<\/h4>\n[\/fancy_box][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"