Lake Qaroun

Lake Qarun means to arrive at the most important and the oldest natural lake on the globe. You will arrive at a spot that combines the charming nature of unique flora and fauna life, including Flamingos, gray herons, spoonbills and many duck species, with great heritage from pre-humanity from around 10 millions years ago to Pharaonic and Roman eras.

Lake Qarun History 

You are in a magical spot, where unique animals exist, and a huge number of birds flying around you while you meet mammal fossils. These fossils date back to about 10 millions years, which seem like monkey fossils, and some moldy trees.

Live the Charm of the world in the 1000,000 years ago and go through the eras of the pharaohs

Here in Lake Qarun, ancient elephants, hippopotamus, sharks, dolphins, and other families lived. You now meet these fossils. Actually, this nature makes you feel as if you are in a science fiction film in which you are surrounded by natural landscapes and meet animals from ancient times.

It is as if you were in a pre-human era, walking through history in the midst of an enchanting nature that reaches back to historical times, watching the events taking place around you. It’s no ordinary trip. You are in the heart of an imaginary spot on Earth.

The magic of the animals that resemble rhinos and immigration birds will accompany you to Bahr Youssef, where you meet a pharaonic project that is alive and still works effectively. It is from the 19th  century BC, which is one of the ancient water channels established by King Amenemhat II, keeping the land from the flood.

Then to complete the history at this charming spot, arriving at Qasr Al-Sagha. It is this pharaonic temple that dates back to the Middle Pharaonic State. Then, you will move to the Roman era, visiting the temple of “Dimiyat al-Sebaa,” and to the Greek era as you will arrive at the city of “Biskinobaios.” 

Actually, there are other historical points that take you to majestic events. You will live them amid this unique exclusive nature. One of these spots is also the “Qasr Qarun”. It is a Roman temple with amazing events and great history to witness.

Spend unbelievable time and create your best memories in front of this dazzling unique spot in the land.

Lake Qarun Miracles 

Despite it being the third largest lake in Egypt, it is not connected to any sea, while its water is salty despite its nature that links the lake with the river.

So, this lake is the home to various River and Sea fish. And that is why it is an amazing and strange spot where the scientists stood be in front of it in bewilderment, considering it a marvel. You have the opportunity to experience standing in front the miracles of this exclusive huge lake.