Rusaddir, Ancient Roman oppidum in Melilla, Morocco
Rusaddir is an ancient Roman settlement located on a strategic coastal peninsula with preserved defensive walls and a natural harbor below. The site shows the remains of a well-fortified settlement in an ideal position for sea trade.
The settlement began as a Phoenician foundation in the third century BC and later became a Roman colony within Mauretania. Over time, the site changed hands and was eventually abandoned.
The artifacts found here show how Phoenicians, Romans, and North African peoples exchanged goods and ideas at this meeting point. Visitors can trace this cultural mixture through the objects left behind at the site.
The site is best visited during daylight hours when the remains are clearly visible. Information panels at various points explain the layout and history of the settlement.
The name comes from the Phoenician language and means 'High Cape', referring to the elevated rocky promontory where the city stood. This naming reveals how the Phoenicians identified places by their distinctive natural features.
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