Also known as the Temple of Umm Ubayd, this temple was once joined with the nearby Temple of the Oracle by a causeway. Both temples are dedicated to the God Amun and rituals to do with the oracle involved both sanctuaries. The temple of Amun was built in the 30th dynasty by Nectanebo II and – sadly – it is mostly destroyed. In the late 1890’s the governor of Siwa used gunpowder to demolish the temple in order to utilize the stones to build the local police station and other buildings. What’s left of it today is a wall covered with ancient inscriptions.
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Siwan Crafts
Siwa has the best craft tradition in any of the Western Desert oases.
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Temple of the Oracle
Located 4 km east of the present town of Siwa, the Temple of the Oracle housed the famous Greek…
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Siwa House Museum
Located in a traditional Siwan house, the museum boasts traditional Siwan objects such as silver…
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Shali Fortress
The centre of Siwa is dominated by the "salty" ruins of the 13th century Shali fortress.
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Short Cruise
Go for a 3 to 4 day Nile River cruise to experience the wonders of the Nile, visit Ancient Egyptian…











