Gulf of Zula
The Gulf lies 15 km (9 mi) to the east of Massawa, near the midpoint of the Eritrean coast.[4] The egyptologist Henry Salt identified Zula as the ancient archaeological site of Adulis.This generally low-lying, undulating area is composed of lava flows at the southern end and granite at the north.About 20 km (12 mi) beyond Arafali is Dolphin Cove, with a low, flat beach, backed by a steep rise to Mount Abdur 245 m (804 ft) behind.The rift continues inland to the Danakil Depression, a sandy plain lying 120 m (390 ft) below sea level.