Steeped in ancient biblical history, the Red Sea is where God is said to have parted the sea for Moses and the Israelites who were fleeing from the Egyptian army. Wheels from some pharaoh’s chariots have since been found in the Red Sea which has re-invigorated believers and prompted re-inspection of the Old Testament accounts of this event.
Truth or legend, the Red Sea area still retains its link to the past through its ancient architecture and ports. A visit to Berenice would prove an archaeologists dream. This ancient city dates back to 275 B.C when it was founded by Ptolemy II Philadelphus to revive trade in the Red Sea. Visit the Temple of Semiramis, the emerald mines at Wadi Sakait or the island of Zabargad who’s semi-precious stone was mined from as early as 1500 B.C.