Kharga Oasis
Kharga is both the name of the city and the name of the largest oasis. It is also the center of government for the New Valley Governorate. It also has the most people living there out of all the Oases. Because it is close to the Nile Valley and only takes two hours to get there from Luxor, it is the best choice. There are a lot of people and several modern buildings in the downtown area (about 70,000 people).
When you get there, the pungent smell of dates hits you, and you see row after row of palm trees that are actually date palms. Even though some parts of Kharga are busy and modern cities, other parts of the city still have the charm of the desert.
Pottery, which is one of Kharga’s best-known exports, is one of the arts and crafts that people there value. In the main town of Qasr, there are many shops that sell ceramics. There is also a pottery factory that people can visit to see how pottery is made in all its stages. Also, Kharga’s busy bazaar or souk, which is in the thriving Midan Show in the southern part of Qasr town, is a great place to go if you want to take advantage of some great deals.
During the time of the Romans, Kharga was a busy place where many things happened. There are some relics that come from more recent times as well as those that come from the past. Since about 500 BC, when the camel was first used, Kharga has been the last stop on the Forty Days Road from Sudan. This meant that all trade in East Africa had to go through this city. Even today, huge groups of camels travel this route, and most of them will be killed when they reach Cairo.
The Sacred Ceilings of Bagawat’s Chapel Are Revealed
This photo shows the vaulted ceilings of a Christian cemetery that is thought to be one of the best-kept places in the world. There are a lot of churches and 263 graves with a lot of detail on the grounds. I am especially interested in the artwork that is on the roof. Find out about the picture that shows Mary and Jesus on top of the constellations of the zodiac, and ask to see it. Pre-Christian Ptolemaic Egyptian art at the Temple of Dendera has a similar design, but the original was moved to the Louver in 1820 and is no longer on display at the Temple. No longer is the Temple of Dendera a museum. But it is possible to find the link between these two religions, which couldn’t be more different from each other.
Ain Um Dabadib:
About 40 kilometers north of the big town of Qasr Kharga is an amazing castle called Ain Um Dabadib. This impressive building has been in use without a break since the time of the Romans. This amazing spot, which is at the base of an escarpment but still 220 meters above the level of the desert, has views that will take your breath away. There are broken and scattered pots all over the area. Some of them are from the Islamic era, while others are from the Christian era, the Roman era, or even earlier.
City of Baris:
A common misunderstanding is that the city of Baris in Kharga was named after Paris, the capital of France. This could be an example of the great sense of humor that is a big part of Egyptian culture. The famous architect Hassan Fathi planned for a green community to replace the old Baris. This community is called “New Baris. The people didn’t adjust well to being moved, so New Baris is now empty. It is an unusual example of a beautiful building that doesn’t do what it was meant to do.
