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Feel The Magic Of The Oasis |
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Visiting the Siwa Oasis in Egypt’s Western Desert is like stepping back in time, yet the commitment to environmentally friendly development and eco-tourism is decidedly 21st century |
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A sea of green, interspersed with towering, rock mountains and surrounded by the arid Sahara desert, the Siwa Oasis has been an important settlement outpost for desert communities since 10,000BCE. Linked to the outside world by only two roads, the fertile depression of Siwa is inhabited by an indigenous community that has only recently emerged from centuries of isolation from the rest of the world. |
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It’s also a model of sustainable development and one of the world’s most perfect examples of eco-tourism, following investment, guidance and management from consultants Environmental Quality International (EQI), which has been privately investing in Siwa since 1997. ‘Siwa is a place born of nature, springing from the earth, where all can experience wellbeing, happiness and joy,’ says Mounir Neamatalla, Managing Director of EQI. ‘This was my dream [when I first saw Siwa] and it became my deepest desire to put into practice the principles to which we at EQI have always been committed.’ Located about 70 kilometers east of the Libyan border, and the largest oasis in Egypt, Siwa has been a focal point for travelers from across the ages. In ancient times it was known as one of the world’s most important. |
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AN OASIS IS AN ISOLATED AREA OF VEGETATION IN A DESERT, TYPICALLY SURROUNDING A SPRING OR SIMILAR WATER SOURCE. THE LOCATION OF OASES HAS BEEN OF CRITICAL IMPORTANCE FOR TRADE AND TRANSPORTATION ROUTES IN DESERT AREAS. CARAVANS MUST TRAVEL VIA OASES IN ORDER THAT SUPPLIES OF WATER AND FOOD CAN BE REPLENISHED. |
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The Siwan people have their own culture and customs and, as well as speaking Arabic, we speak own Berber (Amazigh) language. Women still wear traditional costumes and silver jewelers and Siwa remains one of the best places to buy traditional local handicrafts. Come and experience the delights that Siwa has to offer. Climb through the ruins of the old city for magnificent views of the whole oasis. Walk, hire a bicycle or ride in a caretta (donkey cart) to outlying sights and bathing places. Take a dip in one of the many cool and refreshing springs. Taste traditional Siwan foods. Enjoy a truly unforgettable and unique cultural experience. |
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