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16 Aug 2021
RED SEA AND SINAI
The Blue Desert Art Canvas of Egypt
The Blue Desert Art Canvas of Egypt.
• Where is the Blue Desert Located?
• When was the Blue Desert Made?
• The Various Names of the Blue Desert
• How To Reach The Blue Desert?
In 1979 Belgian Artist Jean Feramy decided to choose an Area of approx.. Fifteen Square km in the Desert using Rocks to make a formation which resembles the Shapes of Space. This was in the Era of President Sadat, who agreed to the Project, some people refer to the Desert as the Desert of the Ghosts. The Desert which was properly opened in 1980, is close to the President Sadat’s Rest House in Wadi Raha in St. Catherine.
With so many interesting Places to visit and explore in Egypt, the Sinai Region of Egypt which is on the East Side consists of some very interesting attractions and The Blue Desert certainly comes under that Heading.
Unlike The Black and White Deserts The Blue Desert is not an actual Natural Creation. As a Symbol of Peace in the History between Israel and Egypt, The Blue Desert was a work of Art created by the Belgian Artist Jean Verame who was given permission from The Egyptian President, Mohamed Anwar Al Sadat to Paint the Rocks in the Sinai Desert Blue as a Sign of Peace between Egypt and Israel.
Jean Verame the Artist used approx.. Ten Tons of Paint in which to Color the Rocks along Four Kilometers of the Sinai Desert in Egypt, of which Jean Verome did an Artwork which resembled the one in Egypt in Morocco and in Chad.
Where is The Blue Desert Located?
The Blue Desert is Located in the Area of The Sinai Peninsula which lies close to the City of St. Catherine, Mount Sinai, Dahab and The Red Sea.
When was The Blue Desert Made?
The Blue Desert was contrived in 1980 after the signing of the Israel and Egypt Peace Treaty.
The Various Names of The Blue Desert.
The Blue Desert is also recognized under the Names of The Blue Mountain, Jabal, The Blue Valley, Gabal, Gebel, Djebel, Djabal, Mlaun and Mlawn.
How to Reach The Blue Desert?
For the Tourists and Visitors who are compelled to visit The Blue Desert in The Sinai Peninsula, it is suggested to have a Tour Guide as driving in The Desert really does need experience and a proper knowledge of the Area. Driving in The Desert can be very hard on normal Vehicles so using a 4x4 Jeep really is a necessity.
There are also a few Hiking Trails which are available in the Area of The Blue Desert which are recommended if you enjoy walking and exploring Places by Foot .
The Blue Desert is also a perfect Place for Visitors who enjoy Camping, and Relaxing as well as Mountain Climbing.
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Hi, I’m Bryan Bradfield, and I’ve been hooked on solo travel ever since I took my first trip alone a few years ago. What started as a nerve-wracking experience quickly turned into a life-changing adventure,
and I’ve never looked back. Traveling solo has taught me so much about myself, from gaining confidence in navigating new places to embracing spontaneity.
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