Lemta, historically Leptiminus, is a town in Tunisia with a history going back over 3,000 years. The history of the town starts in the 13th cent…Lemta, historically Leptiminus, is a town in Tunisia with a history going back over 3,000 years. The history of the town starts in the 13th century b.c.e. with the founding attributed to Phoenician sailors.