| Senafe | |
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| — District — | |
| Country | Eritrea |
| Region | Debub |
| Time zone | GMT +3 (UTC+3) |
Senafe District is a district in the Debub (Southern) region of Eritrea. Iys capital is Senafe, and high points include Embra Soira.
Lying on the edge of the Ethiopian highlands, the district is inhabited by the Saho people.
Senafe is known for the ruins of Metera (also known as Balaw Kalaw), the monolithic church of Enda-Tradqan, the monastery of Debre Libanos (built in the sixth century and known for its mummies), and for the local stone outcrops.
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