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Fayoum

name of Fayoum originates from the hieroglyphic word Fayoum , which meant “ the sea “ , a reference to the large inland Lake Qroun . Only two hours from Cairo by road , fayoum is renowned for its year-round warm climate , numerous Water Wheels (introduced by the Ptolemy's in the 3rd century BC) and lush agricultural land . Opposite the local marketplace in Fayoum city is the hanging mosque built above 5 arches and near by is the 15th century Mosque of Khund Asla –Bey built by Sultan Qaitbey .Fayoum has a traditional hunting ground since Pharoanic times when Crocodipolice n, center of the cult of Sobek  , was the capital of the region . There are many Pharoanic sites in the area.


Fayoum's Monuments

-         Kom Oshim Museum
-         Karanis
-         Pyramid of Amnemhat III
-         The seven water – Wheels
-         Pyramid of Maydoum

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Bahariya Oases

Located 365 km south west of Giza and 200 km from Farafra Oasis. The Oases are famous for theirpalm trees, olives, apricots, rice and corn. Intertwined trees provide attractive scenery with contrast to massive sand dunes. The region is rich in wildlife of migrant birds and deer. Bawiti is the capital of Bahriya oases that occupies a hillside. the oases are famous for their 398 mineraland sulphur springs . The most famous are Bir Hakima , Bir Halfa , Bir Al Matar , and Bir El Ghaba . the old Roman springs flow through cracked stones.Ein El Bshmo springs are unique because both hot and cold waret flow from separate sources then blend in a rocky creek , in addition to Al Qasaa wells.Bahhariya Oasesarchaeological sites date back to pharaonic periods. “zis zis” was the original  name of the region . Most of the antiquities belong to the 26th dynasty “Saite period” . A major archaeological site El Qasr houses ein El Mifatala , Qarat Helwa and Al Tibniya area that includes Alexander the great temple . El Maron , El Dist and El Maghrafa antiquities are located next to a limestone temple in El Qasr area > El Bawiti houses , the largest ptolemic necropolis dedicated to ibis bird . Its historic tombs are located in the complex of ( Youssef Selim , el Sheikh Soby and Al Farouj ) .El Heez area is famous for its ancient churches , palaces and Roman tombs Binantiew tomb dates back to 26th dynasty and represents unique pharaonic paintings , ‘ valley of the Golden Mummies “ has been recently discovered in a Roman necropolis , 6 km from Bawiti. Visitors can arrange safari trips to the oases while enjoying Bedouin folklore in the evenings . Bahariya oases are connected with Siwa and Farafra oases through a motorway.

 

 

 
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