Hergla

Hergla (Arabic هرقلة ) is a small town in Tunisia, located on the Gulf of Hammamet on the Mediterranean coast. The town lies about 90 kilometers south of Tunis, and has approximately 6,500 inhabitants.

History

In ancient times, the then Roman settlement was called Horrea Caelia. She was border place between the late Roman provinces Byzacena and Zeugitana. In the Middle Ages, the city was dominated by the Byzantine and the Order of Malta. Even today there are excavation sites.

Structures

The town is dominated by the mosque of Sidi Bou Mendil. The name goes back to a local Mecca pilgrims, which should be returned from Mecca on a handkerchief. Idyllic the cemetery is located on the slope to the harbor.

Economy

Compared to the neighboring cities of Hammamet or Port El Kantaoui Hergla is used for tourism only to a small extent. The port depends mainly on transport and repair services. In addition, fishing serves as an employer. The village is on a salt lake exist in the place many basket makers who sell their goods from Halfagras inter alia to tourists.

Community life

The cemetery of Hergla