🏛️ Roman Amphitheatre: Belalis Maior
Second-century arena in central Tunisia
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Henchir el-Ksour, near Sbeitla, central Tunisia
- Period: 2nd century CE, Antonine period
- Seating capacity: Approximately 3,500 spectators
- Status: Partially preserved ruins; accessible to visitors
Belalis Maior is a Roman provincial city in what was Africa Proconsularis whose amphitheatre remains one of the best-preserved arenas in North Africa. Built in the 2nd century CE during the Antonine period, the structure seated approximately 3,500 spectators and served the entertainment and social functions typical of Roman provincial centres. The site sits on the Tunisian steppe and forms part of a larger archaeological complex including a theatre, forum, and temples. As of 2026, the ...