Dahlak Archipelago

An island group in the Red Sea off Eritrea, comprising more than 100 islands and islets. Its largest island is Dahlak Kebir.

Red Sea: A long, narrow seawater basin between northeastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, connected to the Indian Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. The archipelago lies in this sea, off Eritrea’s coast.
Dahlak Marine National Park: A protected marine area encompassing parts of Eritrea’s Dahlak Islands and surrounding waters. It provides a conservation framework for the archipelago’s marine environments.
Dahlak Sultanate: A medieval Muslim polity centered on the Dahlak Islands in the Red Sea. It was a major historical state based in the archipelago.
Nakura: An island in the Dahlak Archipelago that served as a colonial administrative center under Italian rule. Its buildings and role illustrate the islands’ colonial-era history.
Eritrea: A country in northeastern Africa whose coastline borders the Red Sea. The Dahlak Islands belong to Eritrea and sit near its mainland coast.
Artisanal fishing: Small-scale fishing using traditional methods, usually by individuals or local households. Fishing is a longstanding livelihood for communities on the islands.
Dahlak Kebir inscriptions: Arabic inscriptions on Dahlak Kebir that document aspects of the island’s medieval history. They offer direct evidence of historical life and authority on the islands.
Dahlak Kebir archaeological sites: Archaeological remains on Dahlak Kebir associated with settlement and trade across different periods. These remains make the largest island a focal point for studying the archipelago’s past.
Dahlak Kebir: The largest island in the Dahlak Archipelago, located off Eritrea’s Red Sea coast. It is the archipelago’s largest and most inhabited island.
Pearl hunting: The practice of gathering natural pearls by collecting pearl oysters, traditionally through diving. Pearl gathering has been associated with the Dahlak Islands’ coastal economy.

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