Ancient site · Aghurmi, Siwa Oasis، Matrouh
Temple of the Oracle (Amun) Siwa
The sacred 26th-Dynasty sanctuary where Alexander the Great journeyed in 331 BC to be anointed as the divine son of Amun.
The story
Constructed during the 26th Dynasty (6th century BC) atop the limestone plateau of Aghurmi. Famed throughout antiquity for its oracle whom Greek statesmen consulted. Alexander the Great undertook a perilous desert pilgrimage here in 331 BC to enter the inner sanctum, where the oracle confirmed him as the son of Amun and ruler of the world.
Visiting tips
Constructed of white limestone featuring inner naos chambers and stunning elevated views across endless palm forests and salt marshes.