Matara, often called Metera, is an archaeological site south of Senafe and one of the most important ancient settlements in Eritrea. The visible remains include obelisks, stone structures, and fragments of a city that flourished through the pre-Aksumite and Aksumite periods.
It is not a tidy museum site. Expect scattered remains, modest facilities, and a strong need for a guide who can explain what you are seeing. That roughness is part of the experience: Matara feels like a place still waiting for the attention it deserves.