Egypt

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Image of Siwa Oasis located in Muhafazat Matruh, Egypt | Oasis
Muhafazat Matruh, Egypt

Siwa Oasis

More Than Just an Optical Illusion

The Siwa Oasis is the source for a significant portion of Egypt's freshwater supply. It is located in the sparsely populated, far west region of Egypt, only 30 miles from the Libyan border.... »

Watery Wonders | Edited by Sofy and re_nakaba

Image of Agricultural Museum of Cairo located in Cairo, Egypt | A taxidermied lion lies on its side, broken.
Cairo, Egypt

Agricultural Museum of Cairo

A huge museum of much more than just agriculture displayed in a princesses's palace

Once the breadbasket of the Roman Empire, Egypt has a long agricultural history, so it's no surprise to find a museum in Cairo dedicated to Egypt's farming past. The surprise lies in what this... »

Wonder Cabinets, Strange Science, Medical Museums, Unique Collections | Edited by Dylan, Josh and 2 others

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