Afabet

Afabet
Town
Afabet

Location in Eritrea

Coordinates: 16°11′N 38°41′E / 16.183°N 38.683°E / 16.183; 38.683
Country Eritrea
Region Northern Red Sea
District Afabet

Afabet (Tigrinya: ኣፍዓበት?) is a town in northern Eritrea.

Overview

Afabet is the capital of the Afabet district.

It is the site of the Battle of Afabet, which took place during the Eritrean War of Independence. The city is still surrounded by trenches, but has been largely rebuilt.

References

Coordinates: 16°11′N 38°41′E / 16.183°N 38.683°E / 16.183; 38.683

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