The earliest Eritrean administrative districts (regions) during Italian rule
Prior to 1903, Eritrea was divided into 4 districts: The lowlands and the three highland districts of Akle Guzai, Seraye and Hamassein. Between 1903 and 1906 Italian Governor, Martini created the Sahel, Gash-Setit, Assab and Barca districts:
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Source: from a report to the Italian Parliament in 1913 as cited in Tekeste Negash's book, 'Italian Colonialism in Eritrea, 1882 - 1941', 1987
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