Bernice

A small town, about 12 Km south of Marsa Alam, and is very rich in fish. The site is an excellent therapeutic centre and today is a geological phenomenon as well. It is full of semi-precious gems, and was used from around 1500 BC until the mid-20th century. The city was an important port in Ptolemy's times; it was built during the time of Ptolemy II who named it to commemorate her name: Bernice. The area is full of ruins including an Ancient Ptolemaic temple. Excavation is still going on this here, especially on the Greco-Roman monuments.

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