HERITAGE RECORD · 038

Amphitheatre of El Jem

杰姆的圆形竞技场

The official record, selection criteria and sourced cultural context.

World Heritage record

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.

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Wikidata reference

QIDQ2914326 ↗

Inception0238

Area1.37 ha

Administrative areaQ291012

WikipediaAmphitheatre of El Jem ↗

Chinese Wikipedia埃尔杰姆圆形剧场 ↗

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Selection criteria

This property was inscribed under the following World Heritage Convention criteria.

(iv)An outstanding example of a building, ensemble or landscape illustrating a significant stage in human history.

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