The magical holiday resort and diving destination of Marsa Alam is very popular with the holiday makers. The charming resort is dotted with a number of tourist attractions. They can go to visit Myos Hormos, Marsa Alam. Located in the north of Quseir, the Romanian historical settlement site of Myos Hormos, Marsa Alam was the Empire's main port for dealing with North Africa.About 120 ships loaded with wine, fine pottery, glass, valuable metals and textiles embarked each year from Myos Hormos in Marsa Alam to India around 20 A.D. and in return they imported all kinds of luxury goods, including spices, medicines, silk and pearls.
Myos Hormos, Marsa Alam was again reinforced into a flourishing port for Mecca pilgrims and the trade with India was also started between 14th and 15th century.Tourists will see the foundations of ancient port structures and a number of traces of empty Roman storage jars at Myos Hormos, Marsa Alam. Pottery shards, which support the evidence of prosperous economic activity, are scattered all over the area.
In addition to Myos Hormos, Marsa Alam, there is a number of attractions in Marsa Alam. The nearby attractions include:
- Bir Umm Fawakhir, Marsa Alam
- Quseir Fortress, Marsa Alam
- Temple of Seti I, Marsa Alam
- Mons Claudianus, Marsa Alam
- Emerald Mines, Marsa Alam
Apart from Sightseeing in Marsa Alam, there are plenty of other things to do for the tourists. The holiday resort of Marsa Alam has a lot to offer to the travelers.
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