2 Hidden Destinations in Africa
Egypt
Destinations
Egypt · Matrouh Governorate, Siwa Oasis
Rising like a ghostly mirage from the heart of the Siwa Oasis, this ancient mud-brick fortress is slowly melting back into the desert, leaving behind a hauntingly beautiful, organic ruin.
For over 800 years, the Shali Fortress housed thousands of Siwan people within its labyrinthine walls, ingeniously built from kershef—a uniq...
Egypt · New Valley Governorate, Western Desert (Gilf Kebir Plateau)
Imagine ancient people swimming in the middle of what is now one of the driest deserts on Earth, and leaving behind stunning proof on cave walls.
Tucked deep within Egypt's desolate Gilf Kebir plateau, this remote cave holds thousands of years old rock paintings depicting people swimmi...