The Three Great Amphitheaters of the World - El Jem Amphitheater in Tunisia

🏟️ One of the three great amphitheaters of the world, the El Jem Amphitheater in Tunisia, was built at the beginning of the 3rd century AD. It has a long history and is a famous magnificent building left by the Roman Empire in Africa. 🏚️ Its majestic and grand design, imposing atmosphere, perfect construction, has been described by the French writer Guy de Maupassant as 'the most wonderful amphitheater in the world', 'a symbol and emblem of the Roman Empire's presence in Africa'. For centuries, the El Jem Amphitheater in Tunisia, with its grandeur, imposing atmosphere, scientific layout, and perfectly harmonious construction, has conquered all visitors, much like the Pyramids of Egypt. ⛰️ The towering huge silhouette of the amphitheater stands tall like a great castle fortress, rising from the ground, standing against the sky. It is 36 meters high, has 500 doors, and can accommodate 40,000 people in the Roman theater... The superb and exquisite Roman-era architecture, sculpture, and mosaic art make one feel as if walking into a palace of art, with every step drawing admiration from the present. 🗿 Climbing to the top of the spectator seats, the vast amphitheater scenery is fully visible, overlooking the entire panorama of the ancient arena. It resembles a large pot laid flat, with tiered seating densely packed from bottom to top. Sitting in the stands, one falls into contemplation of the distant history, as if the thrilling and fervent beast fights are reenacted before one's eyes. Here, there is also the only dungeon in the world that can be entered to visit where warriors and wild beasts were once held, to see the iron cages that once contained lions, and the passages that gladiators walked through before fighting to the death... 🈺 Opening hours 7:00-16:30 🎫 12 Dinars (about 28 RMB) 🫙 There are no shops in the scenic area, but you can bring some food and drinks. There is a souvenir shop at the exit where you can buy fridge magnets and other ornaments. ⚠️ Many places have no railings or walls, so be careful when climbing. 🌞 The scenic area is almost entirely outdoors, with plenty of light, so please be mindful of sun protection and heat prevention. 📷 Photo check-in spots: · The highest point of the amphitheater spectator stands · The center of the amphitheater arena · The Roman column corridor