The archaeological importance of the Sijilmasa site, subject of a meeting in Midelt

Midelt - The Sijilmasa site and its historical importance were the focus of a seminar held last Tuesday, on the occasion of the Cultural Days of Midelt (January 28 - February 1).According to the "Chababouna" association, which organised this meeting, the seminar aimed to introduce the younger generations in particular to the history of Sijilmasa, which was a cultural and commercial hub and one of the cities that left its mark on the history of Morocco and the Islamic world in the Middle Ages.Researchers, historians, and academics reviewed the socio-economic and political roles of this city, which served as a crossroads of civilisations and trade, while proposing solutions to enhance archaeological research at the site.Omar Zafati, a lecturer at the National Institute of Archaeology and Heritage, highlighted in his speech that archaeological excavations in Sijilmasa began in several peri…