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Amphitheatre of El Jem
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Amphitheatre of El Jem

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Rank: 1001 UNESCO
Wonder Type: Cultural
Country: Tunisia
Description:
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. [More Details]
This article uses material from UNESCO World Heritage List article "Amphitheatre of El Jem", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike 3.0 IGO License.