HISTORIC TIMELINE
The Kingdom of Aksum, covering much of modern Eritrea and northern Ethiopia, is established.
The Kingdom of Aksum adopts Christianity as its state religion around the middle of the fourth century.
Italian troops take control of Eritrean coastal lowlands, establishing a colony.
Italian troops complete the establishment of the colony of Italian Eritrea.
Eritrea comes under British Military Administration during World War II.
Eritrea is granted a federal status with Ethiopia after a UN decision.
Ethiopia annuls the Eritrean parliament and formally annexes Eritrea.
Eritrea gains de facto independence after a prolonged armed struggle.
Eritrea gains de jure independence following an independence referendum.
Asmara is designated a World Heritage Site for its modernist architecture.