Archaeological site

Lixus - Garden of the Hesperides

Larache, Morocco

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"A 70-hectare Phoenician and Roman site overlooking the Loukkos estuary where Greek legend placed the Garden of the Hesperides, featuring garum factories, a 3,000-year archaeological record, and a modern visitor center."

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    Lixus - Garden of the Hesperides

    One of the oldest Phoenician settlements in the far west (8th-7th century BC), located on the Atlantic coast near Larache. Ancient Greeks believed this was the mythical Garden of the Hesperides where Hercules slew the dragon guarding golden apples. The site contains the only known Roman amphitheater in Morocco and the largest garum (fish sauce) production facility in the western Mediterranean. New museum opened 2024.

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