The New Valley Oases occupy the largest space of the total area of Egypt, an approximate space of 45.8 % and 67 % of the Western Desert. It is located 602 Km from Cairo, bordered by Marsa Matrouh to the north, Libya to the west, and Sudan to the south. It incorporates El Kharga, El Dakhla, El Farafra, and Paris Oases with more than 100 chronological monuments dating back to the diverse civilizations in Egypt's history. Paris Oasis, also known as the Temple of Dush, is located 90 Km south of El Kharga, housing the Roman temple of Dush that was dedicated to the god Serapis. It also accommodates a mud - brick fortress dating back to the Turks, an ancient church, and pottery monuments from the Coptic Period. The region possesses a divine atmosphere owing to the combination of its vast desert environment, charming plains of greenery and orchards, numerous historical wells, and abundant Sulphur springs, both, hot and cold. The Sulphur springs have a remarkable healing capacity for rheumatic and digestive ailments, colds, and allergies. The oases are eminent for their dry climate all year round, with relatively low rates of humidity in addition to sunny winters that allow them to serve as international health spas. |