Nestled in the Horn of Africa is Eritrea. This small country of roughly six million people is bordered by Ethiopia,
Sudan, Djibouti, and the Red Sea. Despite a slew of challenges like a poor economy and political repression, and despite
difficulties in travelling there (a permit is required if you want to leave the capital), Eritrea is still one of the
most awe-inspiring countries in the Horn.
You’ll find a multi-ethnic country, with nine distinct groups and influences from Abyssinia, Mediterranean, and Arab
cultures. Basically untouched by development and tourism, this country offers beaches, reefs, archipelagos, culture,
religion, archaeology, and natural beauty. The name Eritrea comes from a Greek word meaning ‘Red Sea,’ and visitors here
will love unlocking the country’s many secret places.
Massawa
is one of the cities near the red sea coast and main base for Eritrean navy (also previously for the Ethiopian navy and Italian navy ).
Keren
sprawls on a wide basin surrounded by granitic mountains on all sides. It serves as the capital of the Anseba
region , and is home to the Bilen,and Tigre ethnic groups.
Imperial palace
is the original iteration of which was built by the Turkish Osdemir Pasha in the 16th century.
Sahaba mosque
is a mosque in the city of Massawa, Eritrea. Dating to the early 7th century CE, it is believed to be the first mosque
on the African continent.
