Temple of the Oracle, (Situated on the hill of Aghurmi, about 4 km east of Siwa Town). Built in the 6th century BC, dedicated to Zmun (Zeus). Kings unsuccessfully sent armies to destroy this temple due to the power of the oracle. Visited by Alexander the Great, who asked if he was the son of Zeus. Poorly restored. Nearby village is worth a look.25LE Adult, 15LE Student. �
Temple of Amun / Temple of Umm Ubaydah, (200m further from the Temple of the Oracle). This structure is almost completely destroyed, owing to its dynamiting in 1896 by an Ottoman governor eager to acquire building material. An inscribed wall represents all that remains to be seen. Based on earlier drawings by pioneer explorers, however, scholars have deduced that the temple was erected by the pharaoh Nectanebo of the 30th Dynasty. �
Cleopatra's Bath. A natural hot spring feeds this rock pool, a popular swimming hole for locals and visitors alike. Tito’s Cafe, previously listed here, has closed. But the friendly owner has opened a new café at Cleopatra Spring, called Dolce Vita. He is fluent in Italian and also speaks English. The cafe offers a choice of cold and hot drinks and food, and you can get an uninterrupted view of the pool from the café or the Bedouin tent. They have a website with lots of photos, including the parties with Siwan musicians held there sometimes at night, check the Dolce Vita website for upcoming events. �
Fatnas Spring, (6km west of Siwa town. Go past the Council Building and take a left at the first fork. Continue around the Shali and follow the signs.). Idyllic setting among palm trees and lush greenery. Great place to watch sunset. Small Cafe. �
Gebel el-Mawta / Mountain of the Dead, (located about 1 km north of the centre of Siwa Town). tombs open when the guardians are present, daily 7AM-2PM (Fridays 7AM-12noon). This hill features a large number of rock cut tombs, mostly dating back to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods (3rd century BCE - 2nd century CE). Make sure you see the tomb containing the 1500 year old Graeco-Roman mummies which are in excellent condition.20LE Adult, 10LE Student, Baksheesh expected. �
the Tomb of Siamun - beautifully colored reliefs
the Tomb of Mesu-Isis - contains a mummified skull
the Tomb of Niperpathot - inscriptions and drawings
the Tomb of the Crocodile - deteriorating wall paintings show a yellow crocodile
Gebel Darkur, (4km from Siwa town). Get thrown into a bath of hot sand for 20 minutes at a time then drink tea. Supposedly good for rheumatism. �
Oracle Temple near Siwa Oasis
Mountain of the Dead near Siwa
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