Siwa Oasis
Located in the Libyan Desert,
Siwa Oasis
is one of Egypt’s isolated settlements, with 23,000 people, mostly
ethnic Berbers. Located on an old date trade route, Siwa was an oasis
vital to the trade route, as the natural springs and shade giving palm
trees gave travelers respite from the desert. With the collapse of the
Roman Empire, Siwa began its decline. In recent decades tourism has
become a vital source of income. Much attention has been given to
creating hotels that use local materials and play on local styles.
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