Corridor Egypt

The Western Desert between Bahariya and Farafra is a dry expanse of limestone and sand, broken by escarpments and shallow depressions. A caravan route joined the two oases across this country. At either end, wells and springs sustained communities whose gardens contrasted with the barren land between them. Other tracks from Bahariya led toward the Nile Valley, Faiyum and the oasis of Siwa.