Anseba region: Tsaeda Emba Monastery stands as a major tourist attraction

The Tsaeda Emba Monastery in Anseba region has been registered as one of the major tourist destination sites in Eritrea at large and the region in particular, stated Aba Woldekidan from the monastery. Tsaeda Emba, 4 August 2011- The Tsaeda Emba Monastery in Anseba region has been registered as one of the major tourist destination sites in Eritrea at large and the region in particular, stated Aba Woldekidan from the monastery.

He noted that Tsaeda Emba Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in the country, and its uniqueness as regards location and cultural treasures in it constitute major center of attraction both for domestic and international tourism.

Bishop Aron Andom, Secretary in charge of churches in Anseba region, commended the steps being taken to preserve the abundant historical and archaeological relics in Eritrea, and indicated that over 630 year-old holy books are housed inside the monastery.

He further reminded all the concerned authorities and the people to reinforce endeavors in making the monastery one of the highly visited places in Eritrea.