Yeha
Yeha is a town in the northern Central Zone, Tigray in Ethiopia. It likely served as the capital of the pre-Aksumite kingdom of Dʿmt.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Adwa.
Adwa
Adwa is a city in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia, not far south of the border with Eritrea. The small village of Yeha is in the same area and its ancient temple is a bigger drawcard than anything in Adwa.
Yeha
- Type: Ruin
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Tigray, Ethiopia, East Africa, Africa
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Latitude
14.25° or 14° 15′ north
Longitude
38.91667° or 38° 55′ east
Elevation
2,125 metres (6,972 feet)
Open location code
7G6W7W28+2M
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