Archaeological landmarks in Egypt .. Pharaoh's bath
Natural
sulfur springs in the Arab Republic of Egypt are located 250 kilometers from
the Egyptian capital, Cairo.
This
region, which is located in South Sinai Governorate, is distinguished by its
moderate climate and unique location on the shore of the Gulf of Suez, in
addition to the sanctity of the region and its special place in the hearts of
adherents of the three monotheistic religions, Islam, Christianity and Judaism
alike.
Pharaoh's
baths are a group of springs that include 15 springs from which hot water flows
from inside a cave in the mountain near the beach in the form of a pool of
about 3000 cubic meters per day.
It
extends on the beach with a length of 100 meters and is adjacent to the sea
water and the temperature of the water flowing from Al Ain reaches about 92
degrees Celsius, and it is the hottest among the 1450 springs, springs and hot
wells in Egypt.
The
results of the analyzes that were conducted on the water flowing from these
eyes, chemically and bacteriologically, proved its validity and high
effectiveness in treating many diseases such as rheumatoid, rheumatism, bone
and joint pain of all kinds, diseases of the digestive system, liver, kidney
diseases, respiratory diseases and skin diseases, in addition to its benefits
and effectiveness when used in Cosmetic purposes.
The chemical analyzes also showed
that the water contains high concentrations of the element sulfur that exceeds
the rates of its counterpart in the mineral water found in sulfur springs
anywhere in the world.
According
to studies conducted at the Sinai Higher Institute for Tourism and Hotels on
sulfur springs in general in Sinai, the best time to use and enjoy eyes is just
before sunset and sunrise, while it is advised not to be exposed to the sun
much while swimming in those eyes.
Pharaoh's Bath Caves
It is located next to the sulfur springs in the Pharaoh's
Baths, which is a cave area that was subject to the Antiquities Protection Act
in 2009, after two archaeological caves dating from the early Byzantine period
or the dawn of Christianity were discovered.
And their importance is due to the fact that they contain
writings and inscriptions in the ancient Greek language and drawings of saints,
priests and monks, and those caves were a safe haven for them to escape Roman
persecution.
There are claims to exploit these caves and equip them as a tourist attraction, to bring tourists from most countries of the world to them for hospitalization and tourism.