National Museum of Eritrea

National Museum of Eritrea
Established 1992
Location Governor's Palace (until 1997),
Asmara, Eritrea

The National Museum of Eritrea is a national museum in Asmara, Eritrea. Established in 1992 by Woldeab Woldemariam, it was originally located in the former Governor's Palace until 1997, when it was moved.[1] The venue has since been relocated to the former Comboni Sisters School for Women.

The function of the National Museum of Eritrea is to promote Eritrean history, both within the country and abroad. It also aims to investigate new archaeological sites, and to explore the country's history. In 1996, Eritrea's central government nominated the following five sites to be considered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Adulis, Dahlak Kebir, Matara, Nakfa and Qohaito.

References

  1. ↑ "National Museum of Eritrea". Retrieved 2006-09-10.
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Coordinates: 15°20′00″N 38°55′38″E / 15.33333°N 38.92722°E / 15.33333; 38.92722


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