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 If you really want to escape the crowds, totally unwind and enjoy
mile upon mile of wide unspoilt sandy beaches that are lapped by the tranquil
warm blue waters of the beautiful Red Sea, Al-Quseir may just be what you are
looking for.
Although it is an up and coming tourist destination today, Al Queseir has a
long history and was once, one of the major ports of the Red Sea. From here,
Queen Hatshepsut is said to have launched her expedition to the Land of Punt
(as depicted in the reliefs in Deir el-Bahari temple at Luxor). An expedition
that in fact returned with two live panthers and 21 incense trees. The 16th
century fortress of Sultan Selim still stands in the center of town and
provides visitors with evidence of Al-Quseir's former strategic importance over
the years.
Today, it is still very much a quiet resort, however its boast excellent hotels
and has fascinating narrow streets lined with colorful bazaars which have a
decidedly Bedouin feel.
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