Western Desert & New Valley: Untouched Mysteries
The valley of oases, with beautiful lands with sunsets falling on yellow oceans of sand with lush green islands. There are many lands that remain untouched and yet to be discovered, where you can peacefully sleep under the stars beside the high palm trees. Enlighten yourself by experiencing a natural environment that provides an unmatched sense of complete relaxation.
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Djara Cave
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Djara Cave was made approximately 55 million years ago and is one of the few caves in Egypt. Scientists believe they were created by rain dissolving Eocene limestone to form stalactites and stalagmites. Prominent in its richness, the cave enjoys some huge rock formations at its center that were as tall as 6 meters high and 1.5 meters wide. The cave is also home to several 12,000-year-old carvings of animals, which is extremely rare to find in Africa since most drawings from this Neolithic time have only been found in Europe and Asia.
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An entire city made from mudbrick and the last Islamic village to remain in global existence. Al Qasr is a picturesque village that was built during the Ottoman Empire with remains from the Ayyubid Dynasty from the 12th century. It remains intact with distinct and enchanting Islamic monuments, with little being changed since medieval times, one can experience the ancient life through the functioning mills and workshops currently operated by the craftsmen.
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Badr is a renowned local artist who transformed an abandoned mud brick house into a unique museum. His collection reflects the life and culture of the oasis, showcasing his sculptures, paintings, ceramics, and wall decorations. Walking into the museum you'll realize that the museum itself is his masterpiece, adorned with carved walls and decorated with paintings. If you missed his exhibitions in Europe or Cairo, here's where you can find him, at his home, museum, and studio.
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The Bahariya Oasis and the Farafra desert is a unique desert adventure. The adventure starts by taking an off-roading 4x4 vehicle out to see the White Desert with its blinding-white chalk rock spires coming out of the ground. These rock formations appear magical during the sunrise and sunset as they give off different color hues that make the rocks almost look like colored fluffs of cotton candy. From there you can also explore the Gara Cave with all its interesting cave structures. There are many more local areas within the White Desert that are worth a stop and are the perfect destination for photographers.
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This ancient Christian cemetery located at the Kharga Oasis is one of the oldest cemeteries in the world functioning between the 3rd to the 7th century AD. The 263 tombs have unique dome shaped backs and offer insight on how they buried and honored the ones who passed at the time. The necropolis has a structure that served as a church with a beautiful mural on the ceiling that is well preserved and can still be seen today.
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Located in Kharga, the Temple of Hibis is the best-preserved temple in the West Valley Desert. What is unique about this temple is that it was the last temple erected by the last Pharaoh Nectanebo II after the Persians and Greeks conquered Egypt. Explore the decorations left on the walls with depictions of iconic moments in the history of the amalgamation of Persians with Egyptians.
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