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Mendefera




Mendefera or '''Adi Ugri''' is a village in Eritrea , lying immediately south of Senafe . It was an important town of the Aksumite civilisation, but originated as early as the Fifth Century BC . Features of the site include the Metera Stele , with pre- Islamic symbols. Numerous buildings have been excavated since 1959 , with both Cross es and local and Roman Coin s found. Many areas, including Tomb s, remain to be investigated.