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Matruh Governorate

Attractions in Matrouh Governorate

Matrouh Highlights

Explore the historical evolution of Egypt's northern coast through its military and archaeological landmarks. This collection includes the Al-Alamein Military Museum and Cremation Memorial, which preserve the legacy of World War II's North African Campaign. Beyond modern history, the list features the Greco-Roman ruins of Leucaspis and the Pharos of Abusir near Lake Mariout. Further west, the Ramesside fortress at Zawiyet Umm el-Rakham offers insight into ancient Egyptian border defenses.

Matrouh Highlights — Map
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El-Alamein World War II Military Museum

Established in 1956 to commemorate the 1942 Battle of El Alamein, this museum displays original tanks, aircraft, and armored vehicles used by Allied and Axis forces. Exhibits include military maps, uniforms, and records from the North African Campaign.
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Alamein Cremation Memorial

Cremation memorial maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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Abusir

Abusir is a seaside town on the shore of Lake Mariout on the western extremity of Egypt's Nile delta.
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Zawiyet Umm el-Rakham

Zawyet Umm El Rakham is an archaeological site located on the North coast of Egypt 20 km to the west of Marsa Matruh, and about 300 km to…
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Leucaspis town ruins

Marina, also Marina El Alamein, ancient Leukaspis or Antiphrae, is an upscale resort town catering mainly to the Egyptian elite.
El-Alamein World War II Military Museum
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Alamein Cremation Memorial
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Abusir

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