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    Tomb of Queen Nefertari

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    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.

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    The Tree of Virgin Mary in Matareya

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  • 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.

Ghaliet Ecolodge & Spa in Siwa Oasis

Facts about Ghaliet Ecolodge & Spa in Siwa Oasis

  • 05 16, 2023

Ghaliet Spa : Eco Oasis Retreat

Siwa has become the icon of eco-friendly cities in Egypt, not only through its environmental character and green components such as parks, green spaces, fruit trees, fresh and salt water lakes, but also through the development of eco-friendly projects that are under construction.

The first solar-powered tourist resort was built to preserve the environment, and its environmental caves were the first of its kind in Siwa, in line with climate change, which requires measures to combat these issues. Ghaliet is a unique ecolodge located 500 metres from the Amoun temple and the oracle of Alexander the Great. Ghaliet was built with Mother Nature in mind, and designed around an oasis of date palms, with a natural spring at its heart that provides a sanctuary for individuals wishing to reconnect with nature and themselves.

The resort offers magnificent views of the countryside. The hotel's restaurant caters to a wide variety of mouthwatering cuisines aimed at using seasonal and organic produce from the local farms. There are many local and foreign cuisines including traditional Sitar and Egyptian foods.

Some of the places of interest around Galit Ecolodge & Spa Resort in Siwa, Egypt are the following:

1. Siwa Oasis

2. Cleopatra's bath

3. Shali Castle

4. Temple of Amun

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Ghaliet means "precious" and the natural spring at the heart of Ghaliet Ecolodge & Spa at Siwa Oasis is a vacation paradise where you can relax and unwind, alone with nature and yourself. As you enter Ghaliet Ecolodge, you'll feel as if you've stepped into a time machine that has transported you to another dimension of tranquility and meditation. The Bedouin-style organic breakfast is healthy and delicious, and throughout the day you'll be served a range of Egyptian and Siwi drinks.

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