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	The temple of the Oracle of Amun was built in the 6th Century BCE, by Pharaoh [[Amasis II\|Amasis]].		The temple of the Oracle of Amun was built in the 6th Century BCE, by Pharaoh [[Amasis II\|Amasis]].

	In the game, its entrance is guarded by ram-headed sphinxes, the animal representing Amun. They were inspired by a similar statuary located at the ~~{{Wiki\|~~British Museum}}.		In the game, its entrance is guarded by ram-headed sphinxes, the animal representing Amun. They were inspired by a similar statuary located at the [[British Museum]].

	Another option would have a Greek-influenced representation of Zeus-Ammon: a human-headed sphinx with horns. This representation of Zeus-Ammon was very popular in Siwa.		Another option would have a Greek-influenced representation of Zeus-Ammon: a human-headed sphinx with horns. This representation of Zeus-Ammon was very popular in Siwa.

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'''Learn about the geography and importance of the oasis of [[Siwa]].'''

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|-|Introduction=
[[File:DT_-_Siwa_acropolis.jpg|thumb|250px|Aerial view of Siwa]]
The Siwa Oasis is in the {{Wiki|Western Desert (Egypt)|Western Desert}} of [[Egypt]].

Geographically, the Siwan Oasis is located in a depression 20 meters below sea level. Its natural springs and warm climates aided in the bountiful production of date trees.

Though clearly influenced to some degree by Egyptian and [[Africa|African]] culture, the area's isolation resulted in a unique society and language.

While they worshipped the same deities, Siwan temple architecture differed from traditional Egyptian temples.

|-|Oases=
[[File:DT - Louis Maurice Siwa.png|thumb|250px|General View of the Siwa Oasis]]
{{Wiki|Old Kingdom of Egypt|Old Kingdom}} Egyptians referred to the Oasis as cauldron, due to its unique geographical structure.

Oases were crucial for nomadic tribes and carvans. Without them, there was no chance of survival in an otherwise harsh landscape.

As such, oases quickly became hubs for trade, as well as areas of political control.

|-|North-South Orientation=
[[File:DT - The Nile 2004 (Cropped).jpg|thumb|250px|The Nile, Egypt]]
Because of the dry climate there is very little rainfall to sustain the oases. Instead, underground rivers flood the natural basins.

Since many oases have a north-south orientation parallel to the [[Nile]], some geologists suggest they were once tributaries of the mighty river.

There is evidence that some ancient Egyptians attempted to create some oases.

|-|Libyan Oases=
[[File:DT_-_Dust_storm_Egypt_(cropped).jpg|thumb|250px|Dust Storm in Egypt]]
The [[Libya|Libyan]] oases are the best known, as they are geographically and culturally linked to the Nile Valley and the Delta.

These western oases have a distinct geology from the other regions of Egypt.

The most famous and important oases are {{Wiki|Kharga Oasis|Kharga}}, {{Wiki|Dakhla, Western Sahara|Dakhla}}, {{Wiki|Farafra, Egypt|Farafra}}, {{Wiki|Bahariya|Baharia}} and Siwa.

|-|Cleopatra's Bath=
[[File:DT - Siwa_Oasis,_Qesm_Siwah,_Matrouh_Governorate,_Egypt.jpg|thumb|250px|Siwa Oasis, Qesm Siwah, Matrouh Governorate, Egypt]]
The Spring of the Sun is one of the many thermal sources in Siwa with the particularity that [[Cleopatra]] would have bathed in this one, giving it its name.

The presence of the source beneath was attested already by [[Herodotus]] during the 5th century BCE, when the oasis was called Ammoneion by the [[Greece|Greeks]] of [[Cyrene]].

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|-|Oracle of Amun=
[[File:DT_-_Zeus_Ammon_on_throne.jpg|thumb|150px|Zeus Ammon on a throne]]
[[Pythia|Oracles]] predicted the future, delivered omens that could be more or less obscure, and offered divine guidance.

The Siwan Oracle was considered of the three greatest of the ancient world, alongside the oracles of [[Sanctuary of Delphi|Delphi]] and {{Wiki|Dodoni}}.

Because of the Greek colonies in [[Cyrenaica]], the temple associated [[Zeus]] with the worship of [[Amun]].

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|-|Alexander the Great, Son of Ammon=
[[File:DT_-_Alexander_the_Great_Pharaoh.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Alexander the Great]] as Pharaoh, [[Karnak]], [[Temple of Amun|Temple of Amon]], by Jean Binot]]
It is no wonder that [[Alexander the Great]] made the perilous journey to Siwa in order to consult the oracle, emulating the actions of mythical heroes such as [[Hercules]] and [[Perseus]].

This action earned the approval of the oracle, who validated his claim as Pharaoh of Egypt.

He was confirmed as the son of Ammon, conferring upon him the most legitimate claim to date of all Egypt's foreign invaders.

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|-|Predicting Victory=
[[File:DT - Oracle of Siwa.jpg|thumb|250px|Oracle of Siwa]]
The powerful and the rich would send gifts or travel great distances in order to ensure their good fortune by gaining the blessing of the Oracle of Siwa. Every successful blessing only increased the soothsayer's prestige.

Runner [[Eubotas of Cyrene|Eubotas]], a famous citizen of Cyrene, consulted the Oracle in order to win the 93rd [[Olympic Games|Olympic games]] race in 408 BCE. He did, enhancing the standing of the Siwan Oracle in the process.

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|-|The Ram-Headed Sphinxes=
[[File:DT_-_Amun_protecting_King_Taharqa.jpg|thumb|250px|Colossal statue of Amun protecting King Taharqa]]
(Behind the scenes)

The temple of the Oracle of Amun was built in the 6th Century BCE, by Pharaoh [[Amasis II|Amasis]].

In the game, its entrance is guarded by ram-headed sphinxes, the animal representing Amun. They were inspired by a similar statuary located at the {{Wiki|British Museum}}.

Another option would have a Greek-influenced representation of Zeus-Ammon: a human-headed sphinx with horns. This representation of Zeus-Ammon was very popular in Siwa.

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imported>Soranin at 04:17, 22 February 2025

imported>Lady Kyashira: XOdeyssusx moved page Egypt: Siwa to Tours: Siwa

imported>Lady Kyashira: Created page with "'''Learn about the geography and importance of the oasis of Siwa.''' |-|Introduction= Aerial view of Siwa The Siwa O..."