The seaside resort town of Marsa Alam has a number of Tourist Attractions which should be visited. The town is also a fishing village but has recently emerged as a popular seaside resort after the opening of the international airport. The city of Cairo is 290 kilometers from Marsa Alam. This Red Sea side resort town is located between the road from Edfu and the road along the sea coast. The town was an important place during the ancient Egyptian times. So while vacationing here visit the Marsa Alam Tourist Attractions.
The Marsa Alam Attractions ranges from natural wonders to ancient Egyptian sites. The mountains surrounding the region had gold and emerald mines. During Ptolemy II’s rule a road was constructed to link Marsa Alam and Edfu which is still in use today. The resort is also a popular diving site. So, while diving, enjoy the colorful underwater world of coral reefs of the Red Sea.
Some of the major Marsa Alam Tourist Attractions are –
- Emerald Mines, Marsa Alam – The mines are the legendary Cleopatra Mines or Mons Smaragdus (Emerald Mountains). The mines produced some of the best emeralds and were in use till the 14th century.
- Quseir Fortress, Marsa Alam – This Ottoman fortress was constructed to protect the trade routes to India. In 1799 the French occupied the fortress but was taken over by the British a few years later.
- Myos Hormos, Marsa Alam – This was the main North African port during the Roman Empire.
- Bir Umm Fawakhir, Marsa Alam – This Byzantine gold settlement was established between the 5th and 6th century and you can still see some of the ancient buildings.
- Temple of Seti I, Marsa Alam – This gorgeous rock cut temple was built by Set I (1305-1290 B.C) . The temple chambers feature sketches of Seti’s life.
Browse through the following links to know more about Marsa Alam Tourist Attractions:
- Emerald Mines, Marsa Alam
- Quseir Fortress, Marsa Alam
- Myos Hormos, Marsa Alam
- Bir Umm Fawakhir, Marsa Alam
- Temple of Seti I, Marsa Alam
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