Discover an uninhabited oasis in the midst of magnificent dunes, hidden from the south by massive limestone cliffs. Quench your thirst after a long safari in the charming spring located in the middle of the oasis. El Arag has breathtaking views of the surrounding desert. The oasis also boasts rich archaeological remains; artefacts, shards of pottery and two rock-cut tombs that have astonishing engravings. Note the Ancient Egyptian frieze of a cobra and sun disk on a tomb, the plant designs on the wall and the stars on the ceiling.
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