It served as the center of olive oil production in the province of Africa proconsularis , situated in the north - central area .
Thysdrus was a Roman - Berber colonia near present - day El Djem , Tunisia .
Thysdrus served as the center of olive oil production in the province of Africa proconsularis , situated in the north - central area .
Thysdrus was a Roman - Berber colonia near present - day El Djem , Tunisia .