Hergla
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| Coordinates: 36°2′0″N 10°30′0″E / 36.033333°N 10.5°ECoordinates: 36°2′0″N 10°30′0″E / 36.033333°N 10.5°E | |
| Country |  Tunisia |
| Governorate | Sousse Governorate |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 6,332 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC1) |
Hergla (Arabic: هرقلة) is a small cliff-top town in northeastern Tunisia off the Gulf of Hammamet. White houses of Hergla are built in classic style characteristic for this region.
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[edit] History
In the roman periode Hergla was named "Horrea Caelia".[1] It was the boardertown between the historic regions Byzacena and Zeugitana.
[edit] Buildings
Very impressive was the mosque "Sidi Bou Mendil", which dominated the town. Nearby, was the cemetery of Hergla with historic graves.
[edit] Economy
In difference to the neighbour cities Hammamet and Port El Kantaoui Hergla has not much tourism. There was a little habour. Famous products are baskets from esparto.
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The mosque Sidi Bou Mendil in Hergla
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Villagepeople
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Cementry of Hergla
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