Thysdrus

Thysdrus was a Roman colony and the center of olive oil production for Roman Africa.

From Schoder's lecture notes:

THYSDRUS (El Djem): minor town under Cesar, became impt. and rich fr. olive farms in 2-3 c.

colony status

Amphth. & village: 3 c., for 60,000; only Colosseum. Puteoli, Verona larger. 480 x 395 ft., 125 high

Amphth. inner gallery below: 60 arches in all