Siwa Oasis, Desert oasis near Libya border, Egypt.
A large palm grove with natural springs surrounds ancient mud-brick buildings at 19 meters below sea level in the Western Desert.
Alexander the Great traveled to the Temple of Oracle in 332 BCE to consult the prophets and received confirmation of his divine status.
The Siwi people maintain their distinct Berber language and traditions, organizing the annual Siyaha Festival at Gabal Al-Dakrour mountain.
Visitors can reach the oasis through a 10-hour drive from Alexandria, with accommodations ranging from basic lodges to ecological desert camps.
The Siwa salt lakes contain mineral-rich waters where people float effortlessly, surrounded by date palm plantations and olive groves.
Location: Siwa
Elevation above the sea: -19 m
Website: http://siwaoasis.com
GPS coordinates: 29.20528,25.51944
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:10
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