Meninx

Meninx is an archaeological complex on the southeastern coast of Djerba Island that spreads across a wide area with ancient structures from different periods. The excavations reveal public baths, residential buildings, administrative structures, and theater complexes with preserved marble decorative elements.

The settlement began as a Phoenician trading center in the first millennium BC and later became the main Roman administrative hub of Djerba Island. This evolution shows how the location remained an important point for commerce and authority across many centuries.

The ruins display remains of public baths, an amphitheater, and a basilica that reflect the skills of the people who lived here. Walking through the site, you can see how important this settlement was to the surrounding region through its grand structures.

The site is sprawling and requires comfortable shoes and water, especially in hot weather, as shade is limited across the grounds. Information panels are placed at several locations but provide only basic guidance without a guide to understand the different ruins.

The location was famous in antiquity for producing purple dye from murex shells and was considered the second-best production center of this precious color after Tyre. This industry made the island wealthy and attracted merchant ships from across the Mediterranean world to its shores.

Location: Medenine

GPS coordinates: 33.68582,10.92221

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:03