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Evidence of Writing Systems from the Antiquity of Eritrea
The very existence of writing systems in antiquity implies the sophistication of the cognitive map of early…
Initiation Rites in the Kunama Ethnic Group
The Kunama ethnic group are one of the early inhabitants of Eritrea. They speak Kunama, which belongs to the…
Shingale: Bilen Initiation Ceremony
Whenever I think of the rite of passage ceremonies, a video that was shown to us on our freshman course of…
Presentation on the Oral Tradition in Tigre Language
The Afar proverb which says ‘Intikuficintooy, aytiku-abbahficinto’ meaning “the ear is as old as the past” puts it…
Tigrinya Traditional Songs
When I was a child I remember that whenever we had parties, whether it was a wedding or graduation, my grandmother…
Synopsis of the Archaeological Findings from the Greater Asmara Area
The 1st millennium B.C. is an important period to understand changes in settlement, technology and economies that…
Important Dates in March in the History of Eritrea
The Philosopher, George Santayana, is known for declaring that “those who cannot remember the past are condemned to…
Bilen Songs: Manifestation of Unity
Bilen is one of the nine ethnic groups of Eritrea. Mostly situated in the semi-arid areas around the western…
A Glimpse into the Prehistory of the Western Lowlands of Eritrea
The western lowlands of Eritrea are known to have a long history of human settlement. The lowlands have…
A Glimpse into the Cultural Heritage of the Nakfa Trenches
Nakfa is a famous historical town of Eritrean Liberation Struggle. It is endowed with immense history and the…
MEADI: Bringing People together Around a Meal
Do you remember your favorite childhood memory of food? Perhaps it was a flavorful sweet treat or a crunchy savory…
Massawa: Pearl of the Red Sea
The port city of Massawa is celebrating the 32nd Anniversary of Operation Fenkil, a decisive battle fought…