Afabet
| Afabet | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Afabet Location in Eritrea | |
| Coordinates: 16°11′N 38°41′E / 16.183°N 38.683°E | |
| 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
Coordinates: 16°11′N 38°41′E / 16.183°N 38.683°E
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