Framed Prints
Framed Print of The Roman Coliseum of Thysdrus at El Djem, near Tunis, 1874. Creator: Unknown
The Roman Coliseum of Thysdrus at El Djem, near Tunis, 1874. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. E. Ritchie. When Northern Africa was a province of Imperial Rome, the vast Flavian amphitheatre [in Rome] was copied at Thysdrus, a city of Byzacium...[It] was seen miles away, rising high above the plain, from amidst the surrounding olive groves. Mr. Ritchie says: On the last day of our sojourn at El Djem we measured the length and breadth of the building two or three times, so as to be quite sure as to the accuracy of the dimensions. We found it to be 488 ft. in length by 404 ft. 6 in. in breadth...The thing that strikes one most on seeing the African Coliseum for the first time is its grandeur; and then, the wanton neglect and destruction of it by the Arabs. Somewhat more than a century ago it was in almost a perfect state of preservation, until the Arabs, in a rebellion about that time, made a fortification of it...[However] the interior is in an almost entire state of ruin as regards the seats; but the feature of this Coliseum, which excels all others, is in its exterior and circular façades. These, which constitute the chief characteristic beauty of such an edifice, are almost in a perfect state of preservation'. From Illustrated London News, 1874. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 42169831
Amphitheatre Amphitheatre Of El Jem Coliseum Colosseum El Djem El Djem Mahdia Governorate Tunisia El Jemm El Jemm Mahdia Governorate Tunisia Mahdia Governorate North Africa Tunisia Unesco Unesco World Heritage Site World Heritage Site
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.8cm (9.6" x 6.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
