Siwa & Western Desert · Hidden Gems

💎 Gebel al-Mawta (Mountain of the Dead)

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Photo: Marsupium, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

A hill riddled with ancient rock-cut tombs on the edge of Siwa town, some still painted, with a view over the oasis.

Local tip: Climb to the top for sunset over the palms.

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