World Heritage Identification Number: 38
World Heritage since: 1979
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇹🇳 Tunisia
Continent: Africa
UNESCO World Region: Arab States
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The Amphitheatre of El Jem: A Glimpse into Imperial Rome's Grandeur
The Amphitheatre of El Jem, nestled in the heart of the modern-day city of El Djem, Tunisia, stands as a testament to the grandeur and expansive reach of Imperial Rome. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, this colossal amphitheater offers a captivating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of ancient Rome.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
The impressive ruins of the largest colosseum in North Africa, a huge amphitheatre which could hold up to 35,000 spectators, are found in the small village of El Jem. This 3rd-century monument illustrates the grandeur and extent of Imperial Rome.
Encyclopedia Record: Amphitheatre of El Jem
The Amphitheatre of El Jem is an oval amphitheatre in the modern-day city of El Djem, Tunisia, formerly Thysdrus in the Roman province of Africa. It is listed by UNESCO since 1979 as a World Heritage Site.Additional Site Details
Area: 1.37 hectares
(vi) — Directly associated with events or living traditions
Coordinates: 35.29639 , 10.70694
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