Vicus Turris
| Henchir-El-Djemel Vicus Turris | |
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| Henchir-El-Djemel Location within Tunisia | |
| Coordinates: 34°44′N 10°46′E / 34.733°N 10.767°E | |
| Country | Tunisia |
| Governorates | Sfax Governorate |
| Elevation | 17 m (57 ft) |
| Postal code | 3000 |
Vicus Turris is a former Roman and Byzantine town of Africa and a titular see of the Roman Catholic Church.
The town is identified with modern Henchir-El-Djemel, near Sakiet Ezzit in the Gouvernorat of Safaqis, Tunisia (North Africa). 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.[1] Hennchir el Djemel is also known as Hanshīr al Jamal, and Henchir el Jemel.[2]
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Vicus Turris is a titular see of the Catholic Church.[3]