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  • Aqsunqur Mosque Cairo

    Mosque of Amir Aqsunqur

    The mosque in Cairo, Egypt, was constructed between 1346 and 1347 by Prince Aq Sangar, a builder of Sultaniyah buildings. He is credited with the Aq Sangar Bridge on the Great Bay and built a magnificent house and two bathrooms on the Nasiriyah pond. Sangar was among the Ushaqiyah during King Al-Nasser Muhammad bin Qalawun's early days.

  • Al-Hakim be Aamr Ellah Mosque

    Mosque of al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah

    A millennium ago, Fatimid Cairo's oldest and largest mosque was built. In 989, Fatimid caliph Al-Aziz Billah realized the mosque could not accommodate more worshippers and scholars. He planned a new mosque, which was completed by the 6th Fatimid caliph, Al-Hakim Amr Allah. The mosque was inaugurated in 1012 AD and named after the ruler. In 1013 AD, the ruler issued a decision to turn the mosque into a “mosque” where jurisprudence is taught, to help the Al-Azhar Mosque to accommodate students and worshippers.

  • Visit Queen Nefertari’s Tomb

    Tomb of Queen Nefertari

    Nefertari's tomb is one of the creations of historical monuments built by the kings of the ancient Egyptian dynasties and became international archaeological attractions that are visited by tourists coming from different countries of the world to enjoy these interesting stories from inside the temples. Luxor's historical tombs, including "Nefertari's Tomb" No. 66 in the Valley of the Queens, are awe-inspiring. Discovered in 1904 by an Italian expedition, the tomb, which spans over 520 meters, features intricate inscriptions and colors, showcasing the love and devotion of King Ramses II.

  • tomb of Tutankhamun | Tutankhamun tomb discovery | king tut tomb pictures

    The discovery of King Tut's tomb

    The 18th Dynasty tomb of Tutankhamun, discovered by Howard Carter in 1922, is the only complete and undisturbed royal burial in the Valley of the Kings worldwide. On November 4, 1922, the sarcophagus of the Golden King was opened, and on February 16, 1923, British archaeologist Howard Carter entered his coffin room, which had never been accessed in over 3000 years of history. The tomb of Tutankhamun contained over 5000 artifacts.

  • the Virgin Mary’s tree.

    The Tree of Virgin Mary in Matareya

    The Virgin Mary's tree is one of the paths of the Holy Family, as it is located in the place where the Holy Family rested and became weak and frail. It is located in the far north of Cairo, near the obelisk of Senusret, and it can be reached from a street branching from Matrawy Street, which is the street of the Tree of Mary residences, where the tree is surrounded by a large wall and a beautiful garden in the middle of it.

  • Life History of Ahmed Ibn Tulun

    Life History of Ahmed Ibn Tulun

    Abu al-Abbas Ahmad bin Tulun, the prince of Egypt and founder of the Tulunid state in Egypt and the Levant, was born on September 20, 835, and is commemorated today as the birthday of the Abbasid state over Egypt. Ahmad ibn Tulun was born on September 20, 835 AD, from a slave girl named Qasim or Hashim, and his origins go back to the Turkish tribe of Taghzgar, although he was born in the city of Baghdad in Iraq, the capital of the caliphate at that time, and he is from a family that lived in Bukhara, and his father was known as Tulun.

Cleopatra Spring in Siwa Oasis | Ain Guba

Information about Cleopatra Spring in Siwa Oasis

  • 05 16, 2023

Celoptra Springs is one of the enchanting springs in Siwa Oasis, it has very special characteristics of being warm in the winter and cold in the summer. Siwa Oasis is one of the splendid oases in the Western Desert of Egypt, the oasis has many springs with flowing water all over the year. This spring of fresh water is called Juba Spring or Cleopatra Spring, it’s about 3 kilometers from the city center and about a kilometer from the Temple of Amun. It’s believed that the great Queen Cleopatra swam in the spring during her visit to the Oasis.

 

Moreover, some historians believe that the Great Alexander visited this spring during his historical visit to the temple of Amun during his visit to Siwa. Cleopatra Spring is surrounded by a large area of green trees, olive trees, and palms which make a gorgeous scene for the visitors refreshing their souls and chilling out. The Siwa Oasis is one of the top-visited destinations from Egypt Desert Safari Tours for medical tourism in the Middle East because it is believed that It has natural sulfurous water springs and sand with distinctive therapeutic properties. Therefore, Egyptians and tourists come from around the world to have hope in treating various physical diseases. 

 

Siwa Oasis has many attractive destinations like the Shali Fortress, Amun Ra Temple, The Mountain of the Dead, and various springs in the Oasis. You can discover the gorgeous oasis of Siwa and Cleopatra Spring through one of Egypt Classic Tours itineraries with your family or partners. The Oasis has many amazing sights attracting visitors from all over the world, especially the springs. Don’t waste the opportunity and be in touch with the Cairo Top Tours professional team to organize an unforgettable trip for you with professionals to enjoy your time. 

 

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It is also known as the 'Eye of the Sun' and its name dates back to the fifth century BC, when the historian Herodotus described it by that name. It is one of the natural springs of the Siwa oasis and is considered Siwa's most famous tourist attraction. It is said that the Egyptian queen Cleopatra bathed here during her visit to Siwa. Cleopatra's Spring is a natural spring fed by groundwater and is considered to be the most famous water source in the region. It is thought that Queen Cleopatra took a shower in these waters, accompanied by a landscape of palm trees and sand. Young girls from Siwa used to bathe here before their wedding, in the belief that they would become as beautiful and charming as Queen Cleopatra.

Yes, the governorate of Marsa Matrouh is known for date production, and Siwa Oasis is one of the prominent areas for date cultivation in Egypt.

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