It is an Egyptian city and oasis in the Western Desert, about 300 km from the Mediterranean coast to the southwest of Marsa Matrouh, and administratively affiliated to the Matrouh Governorate. It has wells and springs that are used for irrigation, drinking, natural water filling and treatment, and there are four major lakes, while several archaeological sites were discovered in it, such as the Temple of Amun, which witnesses the phenomenon of the spring equinox twice a year, and the tombs of the Mountain of the Dead, and declared a nature reserve with an area of ​​7800 km, includes several types of animal and plant life forms. The oasis is inhabited by approximately 35,000 people, most of whom work in agriculture or tourism. The oasis has a continental desert climate. It is very hot in the summer, while its winters are warm during the day and very cold at night.