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Matara
Matara
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Matara
Matara is a small town and important archeological site located in the Southern Region (Debub Region) of Eritrea. It was a major city in the Dʿmt and Aksumite kingdoms. The ruins include the Adulis-Axum tunnel, Hawulti obelisk and ruins of a palace.
Site Information
Country: Eritrea
District: Southern Region
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 5th Century BC
Oldest Culture: Dʿmt Kingdom
Later Cultures: Kingdom of Aksum
Site Features: Aksumite Monuments
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