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Tigu Fort
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.
Site Information
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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