The impressive ruins of the largest colosseum in North Africa, a huge amphitheater 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.
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Amphitheater of El Jem
| Title | Amphitheater of El Jem |
| Artist(s) | Unrecorded artist |
| Dates | 3rd century |
| Places | Africa / North Africa / Tunisia |
| Period, Culture, Style | Ancient Roman / Middle Roman Empire |
| Artwork Type | Architecture |
| Material | Stone |
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Cite this page as: UNESCO, "Amphitheater of El Jem," in Smarthistory, May 27, 2021, accessed December 15, 2025, https://smarthistory.org/amphitheater-of-el-jem/.
