Egypt's Siwa Fortress renovation boosts hopes for ecotourism
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Published 15 Nov,2020 via Asharq Alawsat (English Edition) - Restoration works at the Shali fortress were carried out under the aegis of the Egyptian government, hoping to make Siwa a global 'ecotourism destination'
Tucked away in Egypt's Western Desert, the Shali fortress once protected inhabitants against the incursions of wandering tribes, but now there are hopes its renovation will attract ecotourists.
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