Tank Graveyard of Asmara, Military vehicle collection in industrial region, Asmara, Eritrea.
The Tank Graveyard contains hundreds of rusting military vehicles and civilian cars arranged in rows across an open field near Asmara.
This collection emerged from the 30-year independence war between Eritrea and Ethiopia, which concluded in 1991 with Eritrean forces claiming victory.
Local children gather fruit from cacti growing between the vehicles while a dedicated guard maintains the site as a memorial to independence.
Visitors must obtain a free permit from the Ministry of Tourism and Information in Asmara and present their passport for site access.
Soviet military insignias remain visible on many vehicles, demonstrating the USSR's involvement in supplying Ethiopian forces during the conflict.
Location: Asmara
GPS coordinates: 15.32882,38.91416
Latest update: June 7, 2025 21:51
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