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Asmara (Asmera)
Agordat (Akordat)
Assab (Asseb)
Barentu
Dahlak islands
Dekemhare (Decemhare)
Ghinda (Ginda)
Keren (Cheren)
Massawa (Massauwa)
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Barentu

 

In the dry arid region of the Western Lowlands lies Barentu. With its one main street there are many nomadic tribes in this area and Barentu is in the heart of Kunama territory. It is believed that the Kunama people were among Eritrea's first inhabitants.

Being a market town Barentu attracts many people from the surrounding areas and there is a colorful mix of tribal cultures. The dusty streets ripple with every day life. With the heat here in the Western Plains the pace of life is refreshingly slow and marketing is a leisurely chat.

During the Ethiopian invasion that took place in 2000 most of the town was destroyed and plundered.

Best time to visit: Tuesdays or Saturdays when the Kunama people come out of their village to visit the market.