Sala Colonia (Chellah – Rabat)
Sala · Sala Colonia · Chellah · Shalla
Roman / Merinid·Roman / Berber·🇲🇦 Rabat–Salé, Bou Regreg estuary south bank, Morocco
About
About Sala Colonia (Chellah – Rabat)
Roman frontier city at sea, southernmost colonia of Tingitana. Hadrianic walls, capitol, nymphaeum and Merinid necropolis reusing gate. Inscription records peace treaty with Autololes Berbers; harbour now silted.
Why it mattersSignificant regional centre illustrating cultural transition.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology refinement
- 02Function of enclosures
Theories
- 01Trade corridor model
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- 1st c CE Roman port Claudius; peak 2nd–4th c
- Period
- Roman / Merinid
- Culture
- Roman / Berber
- Purpose
- Regional centre / fortified town and trade node
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
1st c CE Roman port Claudius; peak 2nd–4th c
Initial construction
c. 1605 CE
Rediscovery
On the ground
Structures & features
34.0069° N · 6.8194° W · 25 m · 2 mapped features
Capitol of Sala
templePodium 18×12 m Corinthian
34.0073° N · 6.8190° WMerinid Gate Reusing Roman Arch
gateGate with spolia inscription
34.0065° N · 6.8198° W
Gallery