Dahlak Kebir

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Dahlak Kebir is the largest island in the Dahlak archipelago, which belongs to Eritrea. Located in the Red Sea island was originally called Dahlak Deset. The island is 62 km long and up to 27 km wide and has an area of ​​754.9 km ². With a maximum height of five meters, it is a very flat island. The approximately 1500 Dahalik speaking inhabitants live from fishing, the Seegurkenzucht and tourism.

Situated on the west coast of Dahlak Kebir place is known for its early medieval cistern necropolis. Furthermore, can be found on the island many fossils, the remains of pre-Islamic cultures in Adel and mangrove swamps.

There are ferry connections to Massawa and other islands of the Dahlak Archipelago.