Bahariya Oasis

The depression extends 94 kilometers from northeast to southwest, reaching 42 kilometers at its widest point and covering 2000 square kilometers.

Archaeological excavations revealed a vast necropolis containing approximately 10,000 mummies from the Roman period, demonstrating the substantial population during ancient times.

The indigenous Wahati people maintain traditional practices through local music performances featuring flutes and drums, passing their heritage through generations.

El Bawiti, the main settlement, provides accommodation and serves as a departure point for guided expeditions into the surrounding Black and White deserts.

The Valley of Golden Mummies, discovered in 1996, contains hundreds of well-preserved tombs with elaborate decorations and funeral objects from the Greco-Roman period.

Location: Al Wāḩāt al Baḩrīyah

Location: Giza Governorate

Elevation above the sea: 141 m

GPS coordinates: 28.55000,29.01667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:55