Aljazeera.Net: Protecting Egypt's Ancient Heritage - http://english.aljazeera.net/English/archive/archive?ArchiveId=3488
Article discussing cultural changes and the ecological impact of tourists in the desert town. Page includes photos |
Badawiya Travel and Expedition - http://www.badawiya.com/
Information about trekking tours in the oases of the western desert; also includes details of their Badawiya Hotel in Farafra. Contact and booking details. |
Egypt: The History of the Siwa Oasis - http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/siwahistory.htm
Hyperlinked history of the locality. Includes notable events, images, and references. |
Encyclopaedia of the Orient: Siwa - http://lexicorient.com/e.o/siwa.htm
Hyperlinked article, including brief timeline and images. |
Saudi Aramco World: Siwa: Oasis Extraordinary - http://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/issue/198805/siwa-oasis.extraordinary.htm
Article, from 1988, covering local history and culture. Includes link to image gallery. |
Saudi Aramco World: Siwa: Resort of Kings - http://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/issue/197904/siwa-resort.of.kings.htm
Observations made during a scientific study, comparing pictures from space to the actual terrain. Published in 1979. |
Siwa Oasis - http://www.haberlah.com/hosted/siwa/
An introduction to the special culture and history of the people of Siwa. Includes tourist information, and a listing of safari guides. |
Wikipedia: Siwa Oasis - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siwa_Oasis
Hyperlinked encyclopedia article covers the history of this Egyptian locality. Includes images. |