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Siwa Oasis, Egypt
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Siwa Oasis has been an vital stopping point for caravans crossing the desert since prehistoric times. Although remote, Siwa played an significant role in history as the site of the Oracle of Jupiter Amun. The remains of the Temple of the Oracle and Temple Amun (or Temple of Umm Ubaydah) are testament to Siwa's importance in the ancient world. The nearby Mountain of the Dead, or Gebel el-Mawta contains a number of rock-cut tombs dating from the 3rd Century BC to the 2nd Century AD. Among these is a tomb contain 1500 year old Graeco-Roman mummies.
With the decline of the Roman empire in the 6th Century AD, and the rise of Christianity, the pagan temples of Siwa fell out of use, but the advantageous location of the site meant its importance has continued to the present day.
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