Siwa Oasis
300,000 palm trees, 70,000 olive trees, 300 freshwater springs.
Temple of the Oracle
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.
Temple of Amun / Temple of Umm Ubaydah
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.
Fatnas Spring
Idyllic setting among palm trees and lush greenery. Great place to watch sunset. Small Cafe.
Gebel el-Mawta / Mountain of the Dead
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.
Tomb of Siamun
the Tomb of Siamun - beautifully colored reliefs
Tomb of Mesu-Isis
the Tomb of Mesu-Isis - contains a mummified skull
Tomb of Niperpathot
the Tomb of Niperpathot - inscriptions and drawings
Tomb of the Crocodile
the Tomb of the Crocodile - deteriorating wall paintings show a yellow crocodile
Gebel Darkur
Get thrown into a bath of hot sand for 20 minutes at a time then drink tea. Supposedly good for rheumatism.