| Mendefera | |
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  Mendefera
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| Coordinates: 14°53′N 38°49′E / 14.883°N 38.817°E | |
| Country |  Eritrea |
| Region | Debub |
| District | Mendefera District |
Mendefera (Tigrinya: መንደፈራ; formerly Adi Ugri) is a town in Eritrea. It was an important town of the Aksumite civilisation, but originated as early as the fifth century BC. Numerous buildings have been excavated since 1959, with both crosses and local and Roman coins found. Many areas, including tombs, remain to be investigated. Some villages in the vicinity of Mendefera are Ksad Da'aro (ክሳድ ዳዓሮ), and Adi Bana (አዲ ባና). Although there are many more.
Coordinates: 14°53′N 38°49′E / 14.883°N 38.817°E
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