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

Afabet
ኣፍዓበት
Town
Afabet is located in Eritrea
Afabet
Afabet
Location in Eritrea
Coordinates: 16°11′N 38°41′E / 16.183°N 38.683°E / 16.183; 38.683
Country Eritrea
RegionNorthern Red Sea
DistrictAfabet

Overview

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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

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  1. ^ Worthington, Peter. "Remarkable to witness birth of Eritrea". Toronto Sun. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
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16°11′N 38°41′E / 16.183°N 38.683°E / 16.183; 38.683