Discover the historic town of Siwa Oasis: Siwa was once the most mysterious of all of Egypt’s oases, and it is also the most fascinating. The Siwan people have their own culture and customs and, as well as speaking Arabic, they speak Berber and the people are considered North African rather than Egyptian. Siwa is different, it is not Egyptian and most of the ancient people roamed the coast from Tunisia to Morocco. Woman still wear traditional costumes and silver jewelry. The modern town of Siwa is set among thick palm groves, walled gardens and olive orchards, with numerous freshwater springs and salt lakes all clustered beneath the impressive remains of the ancient fortress town of Shali. 300, 000 palm trees, 70, 000 olive trees, 300 freshwater springs. Shali Temple of the Oracle, built in the 6th century BC, dedicated to Zmun (Zeus). Kings unsuccessfully sent armies to destroy this temple due to the power of the oracle. Visited by Alexander the Great, who asked if he was the son of Zeus. Temple of Amun This structure is almost completely destroyed, owing to its dynamiting in 1896 by an Ottoman governor eager to acquire building material. Cleopatra's Bath, A natural hot spring feeds this rock pool, a popular swimming hole for locals and visitors alike. Fatnas Spring, Idyllic setting among palm trees and lush greenery. Great place to watch sunset. Small Cafe. Gebel el-Mawta / Mountain of the Dead, tombs This hill features a large number of rock cut tombs, mostly dating back to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods (3rd century BCE-2nd century CE). Gebel Darkur, 4km from Siwa town, Get thrown into a bath of hot sand for 20 minutes at a time then drink tea. Supposedly good for rheumatism.