An easy and rewarding excursion from Keren is an approximately 2 kilometres walk to Maryam Dearit, or Madonna of the Baobab. Setting out from the market, you first have to pass the Italian war cemetery - this has been the site of fierce fighting in 1941, but also afterwards, in Eritrea's war of independence.

May 30, 2014 · Two kilometer out of Keren is the shrine of St. Mariam Dearit, a statue of the Virgin Mary that has its residence inside a trunk of an ancient baobab tree out in the open field, over 500 years old and 75 feet high. The statue is believed to have powe.

This small Catholic shrine to the Virgin Mary is built into a baobab tree said to be 500 years old or more. The site is extremely popular with locals and visiting Eritreans, and there's also a small chapel on site for ceremonies or prayers.

Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information. Keren is most beautiful town in Eritrea. Real Africa with camels every Monday on market on one km from center.

Two kilometer out of Keren is the shrine of St. Mariam Dearit, a statue of the Virgin Mary that has its residence inside a trunk of an ancient baobab tree out in the open field, over 500 years old and 75 feet high.

Mar 19, 2020 · St. Maryam Dearit. ERITREA – Shrine of St. Maryam Dear­it, Keren. Eritrea’s Chris­t­ian pop­u­la­tion is com­posed main­ly of Ortho­dox and Catholics.

Mariam Dearit Adulis - An Ancient Port City Adulis or Aduli (Αδουλίς in Ancient Greek) is an archeological site in the Northern Red Sea region of Eritrea, situated about 30 miles south of Massawa in the Gulf of Zula.

Discover the serene beauty of Mariam Dearit in Keren, Eritrea – a stunning place of worship rich in history and culture.

Mariam Dearit is a revered place of worship located in Keren, Eritrea, known for its tranquil ambiance and spiritual significance. As you approach this sacred site, you will be captivated by the beauty of its architecture and the serene surroundings that invite contemplation and peace.

Mariam Dearit Switzerland. 1,144 likes. Mariam Dearit is a small shrine to the Virgin Mary in Keren. On May 29 every year, there is a pilgrimage to, and a cultural, spiritual and family event.