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Historically, it had been an important stopping
place for Muslim pilgrims en route to Mecca. Modern tourists
like to stop here for different of water sports, a view of the
fabulous coral reefs, and desert safaris to visit nearby
Bedouin settlements.
 Nuweiba is a feast of colors for the eyes - the
beauty of life under the water and the blue sea with golden
sand. Close to Nuweiba in the area of El-Tarabin are the ruins
of a great fortress built in the 16th Century by the Mameluk
Sultan Ashraf Qansouh El Ghouri. He wanted to protect the
Sinai from invaders, as well as to ensure the safety of
travelers to the port city of Tarabin. His efforts were in
vain as the Turks invaded the area shortly after. The fortress
has a fresh water well which served for centuries as a water
source for the Tabarin Bedouins living in this area.
To know more about the fascinating world
of Nuweiba, come and visit the land of pharaohs
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