Siwa
Siwa
Siwa Oasis is one of the most beautiful Egyptian oases located in the heart of the desert that did not reveal all its secrets so far, and when you visit the unique oasis, which is more than 900 kilometers from Cairo, you discover the new every time as if you are visiting it for the first time. It is one of the oldest and oldest sites. And around it, many stories, myths, and speculations were woven, which some try to prove and others try to deny. Its remote location in the western desert of Egypt and the customs and traditions of its people different from the rest of the population of Egypt and their own language are all factors that increased the attraction of tourists to it, which encouraged the Egyptian authorities to take steps to facilitate visiting that spot in the Red Land. What to see in Siwa? The oasis offers everything that teases the tourist’s imagination, including palm trees embracing the fresh and saltwater lakes, giant sand dunes, and the ruins of the remaining mud cities that testify to Siwa’s fame and high status in Greco-Roman times. Some even believe in the presence of the tomb of Alexander the Great in it. Among the most important tourist and archaeological feature Siwa Oasis or (Shali in the Pharaonic era) has several archaeological landmarks dating back to the Pharaonic and Roman era, and the most important tourist and archaeological attractions include the Temple of Jupiter Amun, the Temple of the Treasury, the Mount of the Dead that includes Pharaonic tombs dating back to the 26th family, as well as the base in which Alexander was crowned the biggest. Siwa as a resort for medical tourism: The oasis is characterized by its hot white sand, which has many properties that make it capable of treating many rheumatic diseases, joint pain, and spinal pain. The most important eyes and wells in Siwa are the bath of Cleopatra, Ain Arayes, Fintas, Mallol, and mothers-in-law, as it has a dry climate throughout the year. The hot water in the oasis is divided into two types: ordinary hot water and sulfur hot water, such as those available in it, especially at an area (18 km. M) from the heart of the oasis, and those sulfur water is scientifically used on a large scale in the world where a special type of mud is treated with this water and is It is used in the treatment of many skin diseases and skin problems, and it can also be used in the treatment of the respiratory system. The weather factor has a very important role as it is characterized by dryness and absence of moisture, which also helps in the healing and treatment processes, especially for those suffering from respiratory diseases. Studies and research have also proven that the sand in Mount Dakrour in the Siwa region contains radiation that helps in the treatment of rheumatism, polio, psoriasis, and the digestive system, as a large number of Arab and foreign tourists, as well as Egyptians, come to it for recovery during July and August of each year, and Ain Kivar The Karlie Vivari well area is similar to one of the world’s resorts that are used for treatment and one of the sources of tourism income for the Czech Republic. For these advantages, Siwa Oasis is considered a natural resort for healing and a destination for treatment seekers, and the ancients discovered since ancient times the elements of medical tourism in that oasis, and it is, according to the testimony of specialists worldwide, that it is the ideal place in the world for this type of treatment.