Henchir-El-Djemel is a village near Sakiet Ezzit in the Gouvernorat of Safaqis, in Tunisia.
Geography Henchir-El-Djemel is located at 34°53'50" N and 10°46'51" E just north of Sfax. It is situated on a wadi, 7 km from the Mediterranean coast with an elevation of 57 meters above sea level. Cities in Sfax, Tuisisa. It is also spelled Hanshīr al Jamal and Henchir el Jemel. Hennchir el Djemel.
History Henchir-El-Djemel was the site of a Roman civitas in Africa Proconsulare. It was a Catholic diocese called Vicus Turris. The area is today arid but supports commercial agriculture.
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