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The trenches of Denden
Close to Nacfa are the trenches of Denden. Here you can find the sites of the liberation struggle. In response to the devastating blanket bombing inflicted by the Ethiopian MIG's, whole villages, based in a securely defended rear area around Nacfa, carefully camouflaged, were constructed underground, with schools, hospitals, factories, printing presses, mills, pharmacies, workshops and entertainment centers. The remains of these 'towns' can be seen today in the village of Nacfa. The climb to the peak of Denden is well worth the effort just for the view.
EPLF freedom fighters in their informal uniforms
(rubber sandals, shorts, and earth colored shirts)
in Denden trenches (Nacfa - Eritrea 1983 - 1984)
EPLF fighters in the Denden trenches (Nacfa 1983)
EPLF freedom fighters (musicians and singers)
having a party in the Denden trenches (Nacfa 1983)
EPLF freedom fighters (musicians and singers)
having a party in the Denden trenches (Nacfa 1983)
EPLF fighters in the Denden trenches (Nacfa 1983)
EPLF fighters in the Denden trenches (Nacfa 1983)
Homes are dug into the ground and covered with rocks,
dirt and tree trunks for additional protection (1984)
EPLF fighters in underground homes at Nacfa Eritrea
EPLF fighters in the Denden trenches (Nacfa 1983)
EPLF fighters in the Denden trenches (Nacfa 1983)
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