Vincent Poon :: El Jem Amphitheatre
 
 El Jem's Amphitheatre is the 3rd largest in the Roman world and is one of the most best preserved Roman relic to be found in Africa. I was amazed at how few people there were and how well preserved it is, you could get down to the dungeon or go all the way up to the top for a splendid view. Now if only there were some living gladiators...
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In some places  rubbles were still found
We walked around to the other side where the seating areas were.
This guy was on the same train as we were. Look at how quickly he was enjoying himself?!

In some places rubbles were still found
We walked around to the other side where the seating areas were.
This guy was on the same train as we were. Look at how quickly he was enjoying himself?!
Its size is about 148m (L) x 122m (W) x 30m (H). Its seating capacity is about 35,000
The centre stage, they still hold concerts nowadays
View from the centre stage. The metal grating platform on the ground was the one we saw in the ceiling while we were down visiting the cellars for the animals and gladiators
Its size is about 148m (L) x 122m (W) x 30m (H). Its seating capacity is about 35,000
The centre stage, they still hold concerts nowadays

View from the centre stage. The metal grating platform on the ground was the one we saw in the ceiling while we were down visiting the cellars for the animals and gladiators
Next we decided to go back to the facade side and began climbing up the many levels
Next we decided to go back to the facade side and began climbing up the many levels



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