If you're looking for a wondrous archaeological adventure, then El Djem in Tunisia is the right place for you. Situated at the northern most part of Africa, Tunisia’s colourful history is only be matched by the intricate fabric that is widely knitted and crocheted here. Tunisia was settled by Phoenicians and once ruled by the infamous historical character Hannibal. Later, its great city of Carthage was the site of Three Punic Wars between the Phoenicians and the great Roman Empire. Tunisia also became one of the conquests of the Arabs, the Turks, and later by the French. Tunisia is a great country of diverse culture, possibly nowhere better portrayed then at El Djem amphitheater in the heart of this small town. The El Djem colosseum ...
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