Keskese

Keskese
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Also known as: Cascassè, Кэскэсе

Keskese is an archaeological site in Eritrea [1]. It is the seat of an ancient ruin from dʿmt and is situated 8 kilometres north of Matara [1]. Dating from around 500 BCE, it is renowned for its ancient steles [1]. Some of the edifices at the site are inscribed in Geʿez, and are up to 14 metres in height [1]. Keskese was excavated by Daniel Habtemichael in the early 2000s [1].

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TypeCity/town/settlement
Period500 BC - 1 AD
CountryEritrea
Coordinates14.7472° N, 39.4248° E

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