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El Jem amphitheatre

One of the highlights of this entire trip was the amphitheatre in El Jem.
Tunisia 2002 part II

December 28th 2002
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Dancing Dave
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El Jem Amphitheatre
El Jem...A Gem...Magnificent
28th August 2022

Ake Och Emma
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I could really sence history there
Not only is the architecture stunning and the remains amazingly well preserved. Walking around in El Jem I could easily vision people taking their seats and waiting for the entertainment to begin. I could really sence history there. /Ake

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