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Old Time Caravans to Modern Roads in Eritrea
Washington Geographic Society bulletin notes Eritrea for its shift from camel and donkey caravans to modern transport as a new highway from Assab to Massawa and inland completes. The piece details Eritrea’s geography, climate, ports, rail link, and economic life including salt works, pearl diving, nomadic herds, and Italian colonization influence.
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