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Oasis in the dessert of Egypt

-Siwa Oasis

The Siwa Oasis is a natural paradise. With its vast and dense forests that surround the various salt lakes, is one of the most attractive during Egypt sightseeing. As if that were not enough, it’s very interesting to share the customs of the inhabitants of this oasis in particular because of its proximity to the border with Libya makes it special, even in the dialect they speak. They are also famous for its handicrafts such as silver ornamental, colorful wedding dresses, pottery and baskets. Among the attractions you can visit there are the ruins of the temple of the oracle, the Mountain of the Dead known as the cemetery where the graves of stone and sources such as Cleopatra Bath, the ancient fortress medieval Siwa Shali Ghali called, and the Isle Fatna, with its particular palm.

-Abu Simbel Aswan

From Aswan, the southernmost city in the country, it is necessary to visit the complex of temples of Abu Simbel. Both dedicated to the worship of Ramses II, are rich in archaeological value. Both were excavated in natural rock and are part of the Open Air Museum of Nubia and Aswan.

-El Kharga Oasis

This oasis is the most historic in that they have discovered several monuments in its surroundings, as the temple of Hibis. It also provides an excellent opportunity to learn in depth the ways of life of the inhabitants of the desert.

-Luxor and Karnak

From Over day Luxor you can visit the temple of Luxor and Karnak , both are of the most spectacular of Egypt and important sources of knowledge, which far between if only 3 km printing shop seattle. Luxor Temple was built by various pharaohs throughout history and was dedicated to Amun, the god of wind. This is one of the best preserved. Near the temple you can see some of the 600 sphinxes that once bordered the Great Avenue of Sphinxes which connected with this temple of Karnak. The Karnak is the largest in its construction were also involved different pharaohs and kept inside other temples and shrines.

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