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Siwa Oasis

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Siwa Oasis, Oasis in Egypt

The Siwa Oasis is an urban oasis in Egypt between the Qattara Depression and the Egyptian Sand Sea in the Western Desert.

It was an important trading post and a place of pilgrimage during the Ptolemaic Kingdom.

Siwa Oasis is known for its distinct Berber culture, language, and unique customs.

The Siwa Oasis can be reached by bus or car from Marsa Matruh.

The Oracle Temple at Siwa Oasis was believed to have been visited by Alexander the Great.

Location: Siwa

Population: 25031

Elevation above the sea: -19 m

Website: siwaoasis.com

Source: Wikimedia

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Siwa Oasis Oasis in Egypt

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Siwa Oasis Oasis in Egypt

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Shali Ancient fortress in Siwa, Egypt

Egypt 441 m

Shali Ancient fortress in Siwa, Egypt

Egypt 441 m

Gebel el-Mawta Necropolis in Egypt

Egypt 895 m

Gebel el-Mawta Necropolis in Egypt

Egypt 895 m

Umm Ubeida Archaeological site in the Egyptian depression of Siwa

Egypt 2.5 km

Umm Ubeida Archaeological site in the Egyptian depression of Siwa

Egypt 2.5 km

Cleopatra's Pool Natural pool in Siwa Oasis, Egypt

Egypt 3.1 km

Cleopatra's Pool Natural pool in Siwa Oasis, Egypt

Egypt 3.1 km

Pool of the Sun at Ammon Temple

Egypt 3.1 km

Pool of the Sun at Ammon Temple

Egypt 3.1 km

Oracle of Amun Ancient oracle in Egypt

Egypt 3.4 km

Oracle of Amun Ancient oracle in Egypt

Egypt 3.4 km

Siwa salt pools Natural pools in Siwa, Matruh, Egypt

Egypt 10.1 km

Siwa salt pools Natural pools in Siwa, Matruh, Egypt

Egypt 10.1 km

Bilad el-Rum Archaeological site in the Egyptian depression of Siwa

Egypt 11.2 km

Bilad el-Rum Archaeological site in the Egyptian depression of Siwa

Egypt 11.2 km

Bir Wahid Well in the Egyptian depression of Siwa

Egypt 12.4 km

Bir Wahid Well in the Egyptian depression of Siwa

Egypt 12.4 km

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