Castles & Forts in Eritrea map & data
There are 5 castles and forts mapped in Eritrea, spread over 3 regions. The most are in Debub Region (2), Northen Red Sea Region (2) and Anseba Region (1) - Debub Region alone holds 40% of them. 80% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Forto Cadorna حصن كادورنا, Fort Rapto and Kub-Kub small fort.
Castles & Forts by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Debub Region | 2 | 40% |
| Northen Red Sea Region | 2 | 40% |
| Anseba Region | 1 | 20% |
Notable castles and forts in Eritrea
- Forto Cadorna حصن كادورناDebub Region · castle
- Fort RaptoAnseba Region · fort
- Kub-Kub small fortNorthen Red Sea Region · fort
- Ex-fortino GallianoDebub Region · castle
What's in this layer
Every castle in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Castles, palaces and forts.
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How many castles and forts are there in Eritrea?
This layer holds 5 castles and forts in Eritrea, the most of them in Debub Region. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each castle?
The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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