Tigu Fort

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Tigu Fort

Tigu Fort is an Egyptian fort located in Keren city in Anseba Region, Eritrea. It was built in the 19th century AD by the Egyptian army during the reign of Isma'il Pasha.

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Country: Eritrea

District: Anseba Region

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: 19th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Islamic

Later Cultures: Islamic

Site Features: Islamic Monuments

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Elevation: 1443 m

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