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Afabet
ኣፍዓበት | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Afabet Location in Eritrea | |
| Coordinates: 16°11′N 38°41′E / 16.183°N 38.683°E | |
| Country |
Eritrea |
| Region | Northern Red Sea |
| District | Afabet |
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Afabet ( Tigrinya: ኣፍዓበት) is a town in northern Eritrea.
Overview
Afabet is the capital of the Afabet district.[ citation needed]
It is the site of the Battle of Afabet, which took place during the Eritrean War of Independence. [1] The city is still surrounded by trenches, but has been largely rebuilt.[ citation needed]
References
- ^ Worthington, Peter. "Remarkable to witness birth of Eritrea". Toronto Sun. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
External links
16°11′N 38°41′E / 16.183°N 38.683°E
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