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Info about The Siwan House Museum | The Museum of Siwa

05 16, 2023

The museum’s construction process used local materials using traditional techniques of the citizens of Siwa Oasis, like the Karshif, which is a mixture of sun-dried rocks and salt mixed with clay. The temperatures inside the houses are moderate due to the usage of this traditional material, and the roofs are made of palm. Moreover, one of the most prominent characteristics of the Siwi houses is the handicrafts that embody the traditions and the history of Siwa such as carpets, jewelry, pottery, silverware, and musical instruments.

One of the Siwa citizens believes that the museum idea came from one of the Canadian visitors who suggested the idea to keep Siwa's unique architecture and heritage for future generations with a grant from the Canadian government in the late 1980s, and opened its doors to the public in December 1990. The museum is in the heart of Siwa city and consists of two floors, and was designed to include many local products that reflect many aspects of Siwa social and historical life that you can explore through one of Egypt Deseret Safari Tours with Cairo Top Tours.

Furthermore, He explained that the Siwi House is one of the top attractive destinations for foreign and Egyptian visitors to learn about ancient Siwi life, in addition to the ability to take photos with the musical instruments that are considered one of the famous for ancient Siwi’s celebrations, and the traditional dress of the Siwi weddings for the bride and the groom's outfit.

In addition, you can enjoy discovering the history through one of Egypt Christmas Tours to see the Siwi house which is a symbol of the Siwi history and highlights the traditions of the people of Siwa and the beautiful era of the oasis. The handicrafts from the Siwi Amazigh history have been included in the Siwi House to make the Siwi House an integrated museum of the Siwi history and heritage, which is visited by foreign and Egyptian tourists.

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The ceilings and doors of a Siwan house are made of palm wood, and mud and olive leaves reinforce the roof against rain. Most houses have two storeys and a roof terrace where you sleep in summer and dine and chat in the evening.

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