Tinnis

Tinnis was a medieval city located on an island in Lake Manzala, Egypt, thriving from the 9th to the 11th century CE. It was a prosperous port city known for its strategic location that facilitated trade throughout the Middle East. Tinnis was especially famous for its high-quality textiles, particularly dyed garments spun from sea silk, which significantly contributed to the Fatimid treasury. The city had a diverse population with a strong Christian Coptic community, although they faced persecution in the early 11th century. Tinnis also hosted a variety of religious structures, with numerous mosques and churches. Its market was vibrant, with thousands of shops and weaving looms creating a bustling commercial environment. The city was eventually abandoned in the late 12th century due to strategic military decisions by Saladin.