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El Jem
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This town, located at the gateway to the Sahel, is home to one of the most magnificent Roman amphitheatres still in existence, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. You can round off your visit with the town’s archaeological museum.
Overview of El Jem
This town, located at the gateway to the Sahel, is home to one of the most magnificent Roman amphitheatres still in existence, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. You can round off your visit with the town’s archaeological museum.
Key Facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (must-see or highly recommended).
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- Population: 21,234 inhabitants (2014).
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- Website: destination-tunis.fr/el-jem
History of El Jem
What to See and Do in El Jem
El Jem Amphitheatre
This 3rd-century Roman structure is one of the best-preserved in the world in its category. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it attracts over half a million visitors each year.
This 3rd-century Roman structure is one of the best-preserved in the world in its category. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it attracts over half a million visitors each year.
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El Jem Amphitheatre
★★★★ This 3rd-century Roman structure is one of the best-preserved in the world in its category. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it attracts over…