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Kagnew Station, also known as Asmara Station or Camp Kagnew, was a United States Army Communications base located in the capital city of Eritrea, Asmara. Established during World War II, its primary function was to intercept and relay radio communications between the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. The station operated from 1942 until 1977 when it was closed following the independence of Eritrea. The station complex, which included residential areas, sports facilities, and a hospital, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its unique modernist architecture.