The amphitheatre of El Jem is the third amphitheatre built on the same place. The belief is that it was constructed by the local proconsul Gordian, who became emperor as Gordian II. In the Middle Ages, it served as a fortress, and the population sought shelter here during the attacks of Vandals in 430 and Arabs in 647.
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This architectural and artistic creation built around 238 AD, constitutes an important milestone in the comprehension of the history of Roman Africa. The ...
May 14, 2021 · Constructed by the Emperor Gordian between 230 and 238 AD, El Jem Amphitheatre was built for spectator events such as gladiatorial games.
Jan 19, 2024 · El Jem Amphitheatre was built around 238 AD. This giant architectural and artistic creation is built entirely of massive stone blocks, with no ...
During the Middle Ages, the amphitheater was used as a fortification to defend against Arab invaders and vandals from the 7th century CE until the Tunisian ...
Aug 9, 2019 · Located in the city of El Jem (or El Djem), which was known back in Roman times as Thysdrus, El Jem Amphitheatre was listed as a UNESCO World ...
At the beginning of the second century AD, the city acquired the largest amphitheater in Africa, able to accommodate 30,000 spectators. In 238, the ...
The Amphitheater of El Jem is an immense monument built for spectator events in the Ancient Roman town of Thysdrus. The city of Thysdrus had become rich ...
Oct 11, 2021 · The amphitheater of El Djem was built around the year 238 CE (Unesco). Around this time was a period in the Roman Empire known as the crisis of ...
The Amphitheater of El Jem was built in circa 238 CE in the Roman city of Thysdrus to house spectator events common to ancient Roman culture.
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near Amphitheater of El Jem, Route Mahdia, El Jem, Tunisia
