Centering around the small fishing village and located at a distance of 790 kilometers south of Cairo, the resort town of Marsa Alam is a preferred destination for the tourists roaming in Egypt. Tourists can make a visit to the ancient Temple of Seti I, Marsa Alam. Built by Seti I (1305-1290 BC), the rock-cut Temple of Seti I, Marsa Alam is situated in Kanais, in the east of Edfu along the desert road which leads to Marsa Alam.
The tourists are only allowed to view the entrance of the Temple of Seti I in Marsa Alam. The chamber featuring splendid sketches of Seti I fighting with his enemies and offering a gift to the god Amun inside the cliff, can not be visited in order to protect it against mutilation.Tourists can also visit the ancient well which is not so far away from Temple of Seti I, Marsa Alam. They can see the unique rock art from pre-dynastic times about 6000 years old up to the period of Seti I. The ruins of a Roman fort are located here near the main road. It indicates how important this area was in ancient times!
In addition to Temple of Seti I, Marsa Alam, tourists can go the following places for Sightseeing in Marsa Alam:
- Bir Umm Fawakhir, Marsa Alam
- Quseir Fortress, Marsa Alam
- Mons Claudianus, Marsa Alam
- Myos Hormos, Marsa Alam
- Emerald Mines, Marsa Alam
Tourists could also enjoy a thrilling jeep safari into the desert, camel trekking or an authentic Bedouin evening.
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