bir el matar egypt western desert There are a number of springs in the area, some very hot, such as Bir ar-Ramla but probably the best is Bir al-Ghaba, about 10 miles north east of Bawiti. There is also Bir al-Mattar, a cold springs which poors into a concrete pool. Otherwise near the Oasis is […]
Monthly Archives: August 2014
Egypt western desert discoveries Egypt western desert discoveries Ever since the discovery of Abu Ballas “Pottery Hill” in the Western Desert of Egypt by Lieut. More and J. Ball in 1917 scientists have wondered by whom, how and when some 400 big earthenware jars were transported to the site of the hill which is situated […]
Egypt western desert Oasis Palm gardens in Bahariya Oasis “The world then is a grey void and only the morning fire breaks the cold north breeze. Our eyes instinctively turn to the East where the sun is rising. If there are no clouds, there comes a yellowish tinge in the sky that throws […]
Egypt western desert Jebel Ghurabi Excellent sunsets and views of the oasis are to be had from the top of Jebel El-Ingleezi, ‘English Mountain’ (also known as Jebel Williams after the officer stationed here), where the ruins of a First World War fortress controlled by the British are found. It’s an easy walk (or […]
