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Adulis
Adulis
by David Stanley, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
by David Stanley, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
by David Stanley, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Adulis
Adulis is an ancient city and port located in the Gulf of Zula in the Northern Red Sea Region of Eritrea. Its ruins lie within the modern city of Zula. The city is dating back to the 2nd century AD during the time of the Aksumite kingdom. The ruins include several buildings and A 5th century Byzantine church.
Site Information
Country: Eritrea
District: Northern Red Sea Region
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 2nd Century AD
Oldest Culture: Kingdom of Aksum
Later Cultures: Kingdom of Aksum
Site Features: Aksumite Monuments
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Elevation: 26 m
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