The fortress of Shali in Siwa Oasis | The Old Town of Shali
Shali can give its visitors an un incredible scene, It's very beautiful to go back in history and see one of the fortresses that is used to protect the country from any danger. The fortress was used to defend against the attacks of traveling tribes in the desert. Join of of our Egypt Travel Packages to visit Siwa Oasis and the fortress of Shali to discover the hidden secrets of history. The reason behind the name back to the Siwan Language, the word “ Shali” means the city. The history of the city back to the 13th century, and It is also has a unique design. It is made out of mud mixed with salt which becomes strong like cement when it dries.
The design of the fortress places it in a higher position that allows its citizens to see and discover any possible attack. When you join one of our Egypt Desert Safari Tours, you will be accompanied by your tour guide and one of the local guides who can show you the secrets and the life around the fortress from the point of view of the original inhabitants. At first, the fortress included one main door to the entrance, after that with time, they opened new doors to the entrance to the fortress. The Ministry of Tourism and Antiques cares about the fortress and its significance and keeps on the restorations for the fortress.
Siwa Oasis is full of secrets and beautiful places, It's very special in its nature. Siwa is one of the top destinations to be visited for medical tourism where you can find natural warm springs and salted lakes that heal various types of diseases. The salted lakes can make you experience a unique type of swimming without the need to know how to swim, all you need to do is to contact us and we will organize your trip as one of Egypt Classic Tours, and take care of all the details to spend a nice time. In Siwa, you can experience a trip that combines historical sightseeing and entertainment, don’t miss the opportunity and contact Cairo Top Tours professional team.
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