Thysdrus
Thysdrus was a Carthaginian town and Roman colony near present-day El Djem, Tunisia. Under the Romans, it was the center of olive oil production in the provinces of Africa and Byzacena and was quite prosperous. The surviving amphitheater is a World Heritage Site.
Thysdrus's huge amphitheater | |
Shown within Tunisia | |
Location | Tunisia |
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Region | Mahdia Governorate |
Coordinates | 35°17′24″N 10°42′29″E |
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