| "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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