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A wide-angled view of El Jem amphitheater with seating, arches, and visitors exploring the ancient ruins.

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El Jem, Tunisia

Step Into North Africa’s Largest Amphitheater

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Published: 2026

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Discover the history, architecture, and stories of El Jem, North Africa’s largest amphitheater, in this community-made virtual tour.

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The tour was produced as part of the Community Heritage Exchange Initiative (CHEI), a collaboration of the U.S. Department of State Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation, StoryCenter, and CyArk. Storytelling Videos: Created in a workshop led by Amy Hill and Raymond Caldwell, Silence Speaks (www.silencespeaks.org). Drone footage by Samy Frikha. Special thank you to Yassine Gaidi for contributing photography.

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