Tank Graveyard
An open-air site on the edge of the city, packed with the wrecks of tanks, armoured vehicles and military trucks left over from the independence war, a stark reminder of the thirty-year conflict.
The Tank Graveyard holds large numbers of Soviet-made tanks, armoured personnel carriers, trucks and artillery pieces left over from the Eritrean War of Independence (1961–1991) and later conflicts. The wrecks are piled up in layers, making a powerful impression. The site is managed by the military. Visiting and photographing it usually requires advance permission from the Ministry of Tourism, so it is not open at all times. It is best arranged through a local travel agency. The site lies on the western outskirts of the city and is reached by taxi.
Opening hours
Permit required
Nearby sights
- Fiat Tagliero Building
- Bar Zilli
- Asmara Theatre
- Harnet Avenue
- Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary
- Cinema Impero
- Great Mosque of Asmara
- Medebar Market