Marsa Matruh, Mediterranean coastal city in western Lower Egypt
Marsa Matruh is a Mediterranean city on the western coast of Lower Egypt that spreads around a wide bay. The beaches of fine white sand run along the shoreline, while natural rock barriers protect the shallow water from open waves.
During World War Two, the harbor served as a key military base where several battles between Allied and Axis forces took place. After the war, the town developed into a summer resort for Egyptian families.
The ruins of an ancient temple from 1200 BC, dedicated to Ramesses II, stand as evidence of Egyptian architectural practices in this Mediterranean settlement.
Most hotels and restaurants line the main waterfront promenade, which can be easily walked. The bus station sits south of the center, while the airport lies several kilometers outside town.
A small museum inside a former cave displays war artifacts and personal items from World War Two, including maps and uniform pieces. The site once served as a military command center during the North African campaigns.
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