The fortified Mogador islands, the ancient Iles Purpuraires in front of Essaouira, where Romans and Phoenicians processed the murex and purpura shells

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The fortified Mogador islands, the ancient Iles Purpuraires in front of Essaouira, where Romans and Phoenicians processed the murex and purpura shells found in the rocks. This valuable dye was used to color the purple Imperial Roman Senatorial togas. Morocco

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Size: 5914px × 3911px
Location: Essaouira, Morocco
Photo credit: © Mauricio Abreu / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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