It was in the spring of 331BC that Alexander unexpectedly arrived in the remote oasis of Siwa in Egypt’s western desert. World conquest was going swimmingly. He had defeated the Persian king at ...

Deep in Egypt’s Western Desert, myths, mirages, and history intertwine. From ancient monks in Wadi El Natrun to fossilized ...

After Alexander the Great conquered Egypt, he embarked on a perilous journey to the Oracle at Siwa to seek answers to his questions.