Meninx Archaeological Site
منانكس
The largest Roman-era city site on Djerba, once famed for purple dye, with surviving basilica remains and colonnades.
منانكس lies on the southeastern coast of Djerba, near the Roman causeway. During the Roman Empire it was the island's most important city, known for purple dye extracted from murex shells and for trade. Emperor Gallus is said to have been born here. Much of the site remains unexcavated. Visitors can see column bases and remnants of walls from the basilica, baths and market. German and Tunisian archaeological teams have continued surveys in recent years. The site has no formal ticket office or guided facilities, and there are few information panels, so it is worth reading up on its history beforehand. It can be visited together with the Roman causeway, which lies on the same route.
Opening hours
Open all day (no managed facilities)
Nearby sights
- El Kantara Roman Causeway
- Guellala Heritage Museum
- Guellala Pottery Village
- Midoun Town & Friday Market
- El Ghriba Synagogue
- Fadhloun Mosque
- Djerbahood (Erriadh Street Art Village)
- La Seguia Beach