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ERITREA - Massawa - Adulis -
Red Sea - Dahlak Archipelago
Massawa or Mitsiwa] is a port city in the Northern Red Sea region of Eritrea, located on the Red Sea and close to09 the Dahlak Archipelago. It has been a historically important port for many centuries. Massawa has been ruled or occupied by a succession of polities during its history, including the Kingdom of Aksum, the Ethiopian Empire, the Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Italy. Massawa was the capital of the Italian Colony of Eritrea until the seat of the colonial government was moved to Asmara in 1897.
The ruins of Adulis are located 50 kilometres (31 mi) to the south.
The Dahlak Archipelago is located in the Red Sea, 8east of Massawa. The islands are rich in marine life, including seabirds and waders. Dolphins, dugongs, sharks, and turtles can be seen
BEST TIME to VISIT ERITREA
BEST TIME to TRAVEL to MASSAWA and Red Sea
From December to February
In 2024, the streets of Massawa are quiet, the buildings of the old city are falling into ruin and many of the inhabitants have left. Decades of conflict, international sanctions and isolationist policies have suffocated the city. We hope that a conservation plan can restore the magnificent buildings with their unique architecture.

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