Tunisia

El Jem

El Jem’s third-century amphitheatre gives scale to Tunisia’s Roman heritage. The surviving arcades and the open arena invite a close reading of a building made for large public gatherings, now recognised on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

El Jem
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Tunisia
Relief and coasts: Tunisia
Relief · ETOPO 2022, Blue Marble

Geographic or heritage source · 2026-10-12. Photography and sources · Access, opening times and travel conditions are to be checked with official sources.

Highlights

Take time to…

  1. Observe the rhythm of the arcades
  2. Read the relationship between arena and seating
  3. Connect the monument with Roman North Africa

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