El Jem (also known as Thysdrus) is an ancient Roman city located in central Tunisia, approximately 150 kilometers south of Tunis. It is renowned for its remarkably preserved amphitheater, which is one of the largest and best-preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world. The city has a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Its history dates back to the 3rd century BC, when it was founded by the Carthaginians. It later became a prosperous Roman colony and a major center of olive oil production. El Jem's heritage is evident in its well-preserved Roman ruins, including the amphitheater, the city walls, and the ruins of a large temple.
Geographic Data for El Jem, Al Mahdīyah, Tunisia
| Latitude | 35° 18.000' |
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| Longitude | 10° 43.000' |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
Numerology for El Jem, Al Mahdīyah, Tunisia
Chaldean Name Number : 18 => 9
Pythagorean Name Number : 9
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Famous Persons from El Jem, Al Mahdīyah, Tunisia
- Habib Ammari - Born on June 28, 1969 - Mathematician - Fellow of the American Mathematical Society
- Mehdi Mabrouk - Born on December 21, 1963 - Academic, Sociologist, and Politician - Member of the Tunisian Academy of Sciences
- Mohamed Ennaceur - Born on March 21, 1934 - Politician - Order of Independence | Order of the Republic | National Order of the Ivory Coast
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