Afabet

Afabet
Town
Afabet Location in Eritrea
Coordinates: 16°11′N 38°41′E / 16.183°N 38.683°E / 16.183; 38.683
Country	Eritrea
Region	Northern Red Sea
District	Afabet

Afabet (Tigrinya: ኣፍዓበት^?) is a town in northern Eritrea.

Overview

Afabet is the capital of the Afabet district.

It is the site of the Battle of Afabet, which took place during the Eritrean War of Independence. The city is still surrounded by trenches, but has been largely rebuilt.

References

• Afabet, Eritrea

Coordinates: 16°11′N 38°41′E / 16.183°N 38.683°E / 16.183; 38.683