History & Heritage

El Jem, Mahdia, Tunisia

El Jem Amphitheater 2026 Guide: Tickets, Hours, What to See, and How Long to Spend

The Roman site of El Jem is one of Tunisia’s main tourist attractions. This gigantic 3rd-century amphitheater, built in the Roman town of Thysdrus, is famed for its sheer magnitude, accommodating up to 35,000 spectators and second only to the Colosseum in Rome. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most […]

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Tunisian Mosaics

Mosaic in Tunisia A mosaic is a type of art which uses little bits (think pebbles, shards of shattered china, pieces of glass, etc) which are used to create a picture or image. They have been frequently found in religious settings, such as cathedrals.   These intricate, detailed pieces of art have a special place

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