Which historic desert oasis in the Western Desert is known for its date palms, hot sulfur springs, and the discovery of the 'Valley of the Golden Mummies' in 1996?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Bahariya Oasis
- Step 1: Bahariya Oasis (Al-Wahat Al-Bahriyya) is located approximately 370 km southwest of Cairo in a natural depression surrounded by black volcanic basalt hills.
- Step 2: In 1996, archaeologist Zahi Hawass discovered a vast Greco-Roman necropolis containing hundreds of gilded mummies, known as the Valley of the Golden Mummies.
Answer
Bahariya Oasis.
Why not the others: 'Siwa Oasis' is famous for the Oracle of Ammon; 'Kharga Oasis' is famous for Hibis temple; 'Dakhla Oasis' is famous for the fortified town of Al-Qasr.
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