New insights into the urban history of Meninx (Jerba)

Abstract

The archaeological investigations at the site of ancient Meninx (Jerba) in 2017 and 2018 revealed further details of the urban layout of this important seaport. The work also provided new insights into all periods of the city’s history, from the 4th c. B.C. to the late 7th c. A.D. It also answered the question of where the harbor facilities of Meninx were situated.

Keywords

• Meninx
• Jerba
• excavation
• geophysic
• underwater archaeology
• Punic