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Touring Ancot in Ethiopia
Ancot in the region of Tigray Region is a city located in Ethiopia - some 333 mi or ( 536 km ) North of Addis Ababa , the country's capital city .
Time in Ancot is now 02:10 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Addis Ababa " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Al Hudaydah, Jizan, Djibouti, Zeharano, and Yese'a. Being here already, consider visiting Al Hudaydah . Check out our recommendations for Ancot ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Atsbi Wenberta
Atsbi Wenberta (or Atsbi) is one of the woredas in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. Located in the Misraqawi Zone at the eastern edge of the Ethiopian highlands, Atsbi Wenberta is bordered on the south by the Debub Misraqawi (Southeastern) Zone, on the west by Kilte Awulaelo, on the north by Saesi Tsaedaemba, and on the east by the Afar Region. The administrative center of this woreda is Atsbi; other towns in Atsbi Wenberta include Haik Mesahil.
Located at 13.67 39.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Atsbi
Atsbi (also known as Atsbi Endaselas) is a town in northern Ethiopia. Located in the Misraqawi (Eastern) Zone of the Tigray Region, about 50 kilometers northeast of Qwiha, this town has a latitude and longitude of {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:13|52|N|39|44|E||| |primary |name= }} with an elevation of 2630 meters above sea level. It is the administrative center of Atsbi Wenberta woreda.
Located at 13.87 39.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Wukro Chirkos
Wukro Chirkos is a monolithic church in northern Ethiopia, on the northern edge of the town of Wukro near the main highway. From the time members of the British expedition of 1868 reported its existence until the early 20th century, it was the only rock-hewn church known to the outside world. Wukro Chirkos is dedicated to the child martyr Quiricus of Tarsus. Due to its location, this church remains the most accessible example of these structures.
Located at 13.80 39.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Agula
Agula is a town located in northern Ethiopia. Located in the Debubawi (Southern) Zone of the Tigray Region, it lies about 32 km northeast of Mek'ele, just east of the Mek'ele - Addis Ababa highway, and 25 km north of Qwiha. It has a latitude and longitude of {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:13|41|30|N|39|35|30|E| | |name= }} with an elevation of 1930 metres above sea level. Nearby is a stream and a pass (elevation 2030 metres) which share the same name.
Located at 13.69 39.59 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Negash
Negash is a village in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia, which straddles the Adigrat-Mekele road 10 kilometers north of Wukro. Located in Wukro woreda, this settlement has a longitude and latitude of {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:13|53|N|39|36|E|type:city(7753)|| |primary |name= }}. Negash is known as the earliest Muslim settlement in Africa; a seventh century cemetery has been excavated inside the village boundaries.
Located at 13.88 39.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
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