The Great Sand Sea in the Egyptian Western Desert
The Great Sand Sea has a tough nature for humans and wildlife, It is one of the locations that you are not allowed to walk on due to its moving waves of sand. Walking in this area can lead to your disappearance, The area is very well known to desert traders and travelers; however, Friedrich Gerhard Rohlfs was the first European who started to document the desert in 1865. Ahmed Hassnin provided clear maps in 1924 to document the area and it highlighted the nature of the area of the Great Sand Sea and it gained the appreciation of the Europeans. There are nearby areas that are available for thrilling adventure by Quad bikes and 4*4 cars between the dunes like in Siwa Oasis and the white desert in the western desert.
The Sand of the western desert is attractive for adventurers and families too according to the activity of sand boarding like in Siwa Oasis. There’s also another method to discover the desert by the camel rides and exploring the Bedouin desert and its enchanting vibes under the starry nights; in addition, one of the unique activities is meditating in the desert, watching the sunset and capturing memorable photos for the wildlife, animals and sky. The reason behind the name of “ The Great Sand Sea” is including various layers of sand discovering limestone rocks and a huge amount of underground water made by the rainwater.
The area has a similar appearance, but it consists of different types from the dunes. Discover the beautiful Egyptian dunes and its activities through one of Egypt Christmas tours with a professional team and high-quality services. You can also discover Siwa Oasis which is located in the Egypt western desert and very near to the Great Sand Sea by exploring the marvelous fortress of Shali, the Dead Mountain, Amun Ra temple, and the beautiful salted lakes. Furthermore, the significance of the Great Sand Sea is it is like armor for Egypt against any possible attack because it includes spaces that you can not walk or move in, this makes Egypt a very different destination to be discovered by your family and friends. Plan for your next vacation from Egypt in Luxury packages to have nice memories and an unforgettable time.
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