Bir Ramla Egypt western desert Hot Springs — Desert hot springs are rough-and-ready things, so don’t expect changing facilities, wooden decking, and a swim-up bar. Sometimes the pool is just a natural depression, but most of the time it’s actually a cement tank designed to collect irrigation water. There are a number of hot springs […]
Bir Al-Ghaba Egypt western desert The “forest spring” is a hot spring traditionally reserved for visitors. It lies in a small forest of eucalyptus trees, reached by a picturesque drive—or hike—from Bawiti. The rough track passes oasis gardens where farmers plant, grow, and harvest a variety of crops interspersed with fruit trees. On the way […]
bir el matar egypt western desert There are a number of springs in the area, some very hot, such as Bir ar-Ramla but probably the best is Bir al-Ghaba, about 10 miles north east of Bawiti. There is also Bir al-Mattar, a cold springs which poors into a concrete pool. Otherwise near the Oasis is […]
Egypt western desert discoveries Egypt western desert discoveries Ever since the discovery of Abu Ballas “Pottery Hill” in the Western Desert of Egypt by Lieut. More and J. Ball in 1917 scientists have wondered by whom, how and when some 400 big earthenware jars were transported to the site of the hill which is situated […]