Adi Keyh
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Adi Keyh ʿāddī ḳeyḥ |
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Location in Eritrea | |
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Country | Eritrea |
Region | Gash-Barka |
District | Adi Keyh District |
Population | |
- Total | 25,000 |
Adi Keyh (also Addi Qeyh, Addi Keyh, etc.; Ge'ez: ዓዲ ቀይሕ ʿāddī ḳeyḥ, also ዓዲ ቐይሕ ʿāddī ẋeyḥ, "Red Village") is a market town in Eritrea, lying approximatively 110 kilometers southeast of Asmara. It lies almost 2,500 metres above sea level and has a population of around 25,000 people. The ruins of Qohaito and Toconda lie near the town.
Alternative spellings of its' name include: Adi Caie, Addi Caieh, Adi Ciah, Adi Keih, Adi Keyih and Adi Kaie.