HISTORY AND SITUATION OF THE CITY

History and creation

The history of the Commune of Menzel Salem is marked by the marabout of Sidi Amor Ben Salem. It was the first place of worship allowing the realization of some constructions with rural character dispersed in vast agricultural areas.

The large-scale clothing factory, built in 1985 on the heights of Menzel Salem, is also a determining factor in the municipality's history, it has allowed the economic and social development of the whole region by ensuring positions of employment especially the workers. The qualified workforce is from Italy and France, hence the appointment of small Paris

Elsewhere, the history of the Menzel Salem Commune also relates to the history of the Tajerouine Delegation characterized by four periods;

First period of the Carthaginians: 

The role of the Carthaginians ranged from 900 BC to 146 BC. This period was marked by frequent wars and the fall of Carthage and the conquest of Tunisia by the Romans and the creation of small village nuclei throughout the Governorate.

   Deuxième période Romaine:

 le rôle de l'Empire Romaine s’étendait à partir de 146 avant JC à 439 après JC, il représente l'ensemble des civilisations romaines qui a marqué une empreinte nette romaine. Ils se sont investis dans la grande agriculture et ils ont contribué à la construction et la mise en place des villages où les caractéristiques particulières sur les meilleurs endroits dans lesquels ils ont trouvé de l'eau douce.

Third Byzantine Period:

 Byzantine role came after "El Oundhale" and that did not last long, only 95 years spent mainly in wars with Romans and Berber tribes to collect the wealth of the country without program or idea to build or improve the living conditions of the population.

Fourth Period of Islam:

 The year 648, corresponding to the year 27 Hejeri, is the date of the Islamic era under the reign of "Califa Othman Ibn Affen". Tunisia welcomed the alliance with the Islamic era with satisfaction.

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

      The municipality of Salem is administratively and geographically affiliated with TAJEROUINE and is located southwest of Kef governorate. It is bordered on the west by KALLAT SINAN and on the east by JERISSA and on the south by KALAAT KESBA and on the north by SAKIET SIDI YOUSSEF