Addi Ugri

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 crosses and local and Roman coins found. Many areas, including tombs, remain to be investigated.