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30-OCT-2011 Jola Dziubinska

Storks Nest On Ancient Column

Volubilis, Morocco

The only residents of Volubilis now are the storks, nesting on ruined columns, and they leave to spend the Spring and Summer in Poland.
These columns are part of the basilica, built around 217 A.D.
Volubilis is an archaeological site in Morocco situated near Meknes and features the best preserved Roman ruins in this part of northern Africa.
In antiquity, Volubilis was an important Roman town situated near the westernmost border of Roman conquests.
In 1997 the site was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/836

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Frank Wilson08-Dec-2011 05:17
Just think of the stories these columns could tell if they were to talk! I like this shot very much . . . .
Guest 08-Dec-2011 03:13
An excellent capture of this beautiful architecture and nest combo. Very good composition and details.
laine07-Dec-2011 21:55
that's wonderful, Jola.
J. Scott Coile07-Dec-2011 21:33
Oh... I was hoping you would try this composition when I saw yesterday's pictures of this site.
Stephanie07-Dec-2011 21:24
Those storks will nest anywhere! Marvelous capture Jola! V
Ann Cleeves07-Dec-2011 20:09
What a marvellous sight and a great camera angle.
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