Viggen Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 A chance trick of the light has provided proof that the town of Al-Qasr in the Dakhla Oasis was once a Roman fortress. Jenny Jobbins witnessed the evidence. The town of Al-Qasr, otherwise known as Qasr Dakhla, lies in Dakhla Oasis deep in the Western Desert 450kms due west of Luxor. Despite its remote setting it has had a colourful history: Romans exploited the oasis for agricultural produce; Libyans, including the Sanusi, made conquering raids; and it was not far from the infamous Darb Al-Arbain slave route. full article at Ahram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Octavius Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Could this be the place where the locals were guarding the site awaiting the return of the Romans? They were still doing this up until late in the last century. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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