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Eritrea - Houses

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Eritreans live in various types of homes. The Tigrinya, who make out about 50% of the population, live in hidmos, a traditional house in the highlands. A heavy, earthen roof is supported by poles and pillars made out of juniper, wild olive or eucalyptus trees. Elsewhere in rural areas, homes may be made of clay or wood. In the cities, most homes are small. in Asmara you can find apartment buildings and villas. Asmara is known for it's high concentration of beautiful architecture from the time of the Italian colonisation.
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Houses in Massawa		Click to enlarge picture of Houses in Eritrea
Building in Massawa		Click to enlarge picture of Houses in Eritrea
The village of Foro
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Italian architecture in Asmara		Click to enlarge picture of Houses in Eritrea
Big villa in Asmara		Click to enlarge picture of Houses in Eritrea
View over Asmara
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Small house in Foro		Click to enlarge picture of Houses in Eritrea
Blue and white building in Massawa		Click to enlarge picture of Houses in Eritrea
Painting on a house in Foro