Conservation of the Roman Imperial (3rd Century) Amphitheater in El Jem
This project involves the consolidation and conservation of the structure’s masonry facades and arcades and the restoration of its ancient drainage system.
Built in the 3rd century and today a World Heritage site, the amphitheater of El Jem is one of the largest amphitheaters in the Ancient Roman world, second only to the Colosseum in Rome. [Photo credit: Hp.Baumeler - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/...]
Project Details
Location: El Jem, Tunisia, Northern Africa, Africa
Organiser(s):
Institut National du Patrimoine (Tunisia)
Funder(s):
U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation
Funding received: $430,312 (USD)
Commencement Date: 09/2019
Project Status: Active
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