The Traditional Siwa House — Attraction in Matruh

The ancient city in the Siwa Oasis was built using clay and palm trees. The houses stood for centuries until early 1920s when unusually strong rains hit the place. Houses collapsed within few days. People built new, more modern ones, however, the old ruins attract visitors ever since. If you wish to experience the atmosphere of old days, stay at a hotel built in one of the ruined houses and travel back in time - you can easily imagine the 21st century is far in future. It is a positive experience, do not worry, feeling history gives you a new energy when you return home. Good tip: Remember to pack repellents and a mosquito net, especially if you come in winter (January) for the oasis mosquitoes not to...

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An interesting place that is worth visiting in Siwa. In The House of Siwa you can see traditional rooms, jewelry, clothes and beautiful wedding dresses. From the information boards you can learn some interesting facts about the history of Siwa. Right next door there is a local library and a small photo gallery....

Very informative museum to see the siwa culture in its different daily forms. Our guide explained everything very well and we enjoyed touring the house. I also liked the exterior space and garden. It was included in our tour and there was no one so we had the place...