Bawati

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In April 2001, Egyptian archaeologists uncovered 22 mummies in Bahariya, some 350 kilometres from Cairo. They date from the 6th century BC and were neatly divided into two tombs. Shortly afterwards, during a journey through the White Desert, I was given the exceptional opportunity to descend with an Egyptian friend in one of the tombs. There I found this untouched sarcophagus of a mother with the mummy of her child on top of her. (The necropolis in the Bahariya Valley, home to more than 230 mummies, was only discovered in 1999.) #Adventure #LocalSecrets #Trovember
In April 2001, Egyptian archaeologists uncovered 22 mummies in Bahariya, some 350 kilometres from Cairo. They date from the 6th century BC and were neatly divided into two tombs. Shortly afterwards, during a journey through the White Desert, I was given the exceptional opportunity to descend with an Egyptian friend in one of the tombs. There I found this untouched sarcophagus of a mother with the mummy of her child on top of her. (The necropolis in the Bahariya Valley, home to more than 230 mummies, was only discovered in 1999.) #Adventure #LocalSecrets #Trovember
Black Desert, near Bahariya Oasis in Egypt.
A hill with a belly and a navel. Photo taken during a drive and hike journey (without tents, just sleeping under the stars) through the White Desert, one of my most fascinating travel experiences. .#ReDiscover #Nature #adventure #Trovember
Photo taken during a drive and hike journey (without tents, just sleeping under the stars) through the White Desert, one of my most fascinating travel experiences.. #Nature

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Bahariya Oasis

Explore the great outdoors at Bahariya Oasis, a lovely green space in Bawati. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Bahariya Oasis

Golden Mummies Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Golden Mummies Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Al Bawiti. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Golden Mummies Museum

Temple of Ain el-Muftella

Temple of Ain el-Muftella is just one of the places to see in Al Bawiti, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Temple of Ain el-Muftella

Qarat Qasr Salim

Find out about the history of Al Bawiti when you take a trip to Qarat Qasr Salim. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Qarat Qasr Salim

Oasis Heritage Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Oasis Heritage Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Bawati. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Oasis Heritage Museum

Tomb of Zed-Amun-ef-ankh

Find out about the history of Bawati when you take a trip to Tomb of Zed-Amun-ef-ankh. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Tomb of Zed-Amun-ef-ankh

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Wind eroded rock formations, Egyptian White Desert. Western Desert, Egypt

Al Bawiti