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"Perhaps
the most exciting aspect of traveling in this remote
desertscape is the sensation that one still lives the
great age of desert exploration."
Cassandra Vivian. Most visitors to Siwa strive to relive
this experience
and are fascinated by the tales and stories of the early
and famous explorers and travelers and aspire to follow
in there footsteps .Hence, the theme of the visitor
center is exploration. Images of early travelers and
explorers are ghosted throughout the exhibits and interactive
displays present multifaceted accounts of their history,
adventures and other memorabilia. The aim of the park’s infrastructure design was
to adopt an architectural vocabulary which best suits
the unique region’s character. The infrastructure
components envisioned included , park outposts, interpretive
stations, an eco-lodge, campsites, hiking trails, picnic
facilities, signage and trail markings.
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The design and implementation of these facilities was
made possible with the support of the Italian Cooperation,
UNDP (United Nations Development programe) and IUCN
(The World Conservation Union).
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| Siwa boasts a unique and exotic cultural and natural fabric |
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