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The Medieval Period of Eritrea: Reflections from Cultural Heritage
The Red Sea of Eritrea was the gateway for the introduction of Christian and Islamic traditions into Eritrea apart…
Abba Shawl
(Submitted to the Asmara Heritage Project in 2015) One cannot speak of Asmara’s unique heritage without giving due…
Urban Hinterlands in Antiquity: Reflections from Matara and Keskese
The archaeological site of Matara is located about 1km south of Senafe in the southern region of Eritrea. The…
Enchanting Asmara
Asmara woke up early on 8 July 2017, as it did for ages…the early morning call to prayers from nearby mosques and…
Picking Prickly Pear
It is said that our beles (Prickly Pear) was introduced by Abba Jacobis of Hebo in 1953 when he first settled in…
Celebrating the Zenith of African Solidarity
Africa Day, formerly known as African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day; is the annual commemoration of the…
Urban Hinterlands in Antiquity: View from Qohaito Cultural Landscape
The archaeological remains of Qohaito are located on top of the 32 Km2 Qohaito plateau at an elevation of 2600…
Of Sambusa, Mekhlil and Eid
Ramadan is a Muslim religious observance that takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, believed…
Eid Al-Fitr Rituals
If you are looking for the announcement of Eid AlFitr, I tell you this is not it. This article is about how Eid is…
The Archaeology of Central Highlands of Eritrea
Brief Overview The history of archaeological research in Eritrea has been to a large extent characterized by a…
Asmara: Africa’s Modernist City (UNESCO World Heritage Inscription)…
Eritrea`s capital city “Asmara” is getting close to inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is a defining…
Rating Shiro
Shiro is a traditional food. Rating this food could be one of the most important ratings ever needed in local…