Gebel Maghrafa mountain Gebel Maghrafa mountain While its history goes far back as far as Pharaonic times, this oasis at Bahariyya, consisting of eight villages 360 km southwest of Cairo, was hardly known until the end of the 20th Century. The main attractions were the temple built for Alexander the Great during his lifetime, the 400 hot and cold mineral and sulphur […]
Monthly Archives: August 2014
Egypt western desert Jebel Dist Jebel Dist, by tourists also called the Magic Mountain or the Pyramid Mountain because of its symmetrical sides and pointed peak is located some 17 km north of town of Bawiti. It offers impressive views of the oasis, desert, and 1000s of palm trees. Some archaeologists believe that Jebel Dist […]
Gebel ingleezi English House The English House–Oasis Relic Of War and Revolution Gebel ingleezi English House One of the best known attractions to see in Bahariya Oasis would be the Valley of the Golden Mummies, When all of the mummies painted with gilt were found, the tourist image of the oasis definitely changed. Many people visit the area just to go […]
Egypt Mountain Gebel egypt mountain Drive or hike up to the mountains of Dist, Maghrafa and Ghurabi. on Jebel Dist has a remarkable view of palm trees surrounded by dunes. Also Jebel Maghrafa, known as a prehistoric site of dinosaur remains, has a camel breeding farm which welcomes visitors. Jebel Ghurabi is a great location […]