Delve into Giassehe in Eritrea
Giassehe in the region of Debub is a city in Eritrea - some 56 mi or ( 90 km ) South-East of Asmara , the country's capital .
Current time in Giassehe is now 05:26 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Asmara " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Al Hudaydah, Jizan, Abha, Djibouti, and Tegheren. While being here, make sure to check out Al Hudaydah . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Giassehe ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Matara, Eritrea
Matara (or Metera) is an archaeological site in Eritrea. Situated a few kilometers south of Senafe, it was a major city in the Dʿmt and Aksumite kingdoms. Since Eritrean independence, the National Museum of Eritrea has petitioned the Ethiopian government to return artifacts removed from the site. However, the efforts have thus far been rebuffed.
Located at 14.67 39.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Senafe
Senafe is a market town in southern Eritrea, on the edge of the Ethiopian highlands. The surrounding area is inhabited by the Saho people and the Tigrinya people. Senafe is known for the ruins of Metera (also known as Balaw Kalaw), the monolithic church of Enda-Tradqan, the monastery of Debre Libanos (built in the sixth century and known for its mummies) and for the local stone outcrops.
Located at 14.70 39.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Senafe District
Senafe Subregion is a subregion in the Debub (Southern) region of Eritrea. Iys capital is Senafe, and high points include Embra Soira.
Located at 14.70 39.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Keskese
Keskese is the site of an ancient Aksumite ruin in Eritrea, 8 kilometres north of Matara. Dating from around 500 BCE, it is known for its stelae. Some of the latter are inscribed in Ge'ez and up to 14 metres in height. The site was excavated by Daniel Habtemichael in the early 2000s (decade).
Located at 14.75 39.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Adi Keyh
Adi Keyh is a market town in Eritrea, lying approximatively 110 kilometers southeast of Asmara. It lies almost 2,500 metres above sea level and has a population of around 25,000 people. The ruins of Qohaito and Toconda lie near the town. Alternative spellings of its name include: Adi Caie, Addi Caieh, Adi Ciah, Adi Keih, Adi Keyih and Adi Kaie.
Located at 14.83 39.37 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
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