Legendary Lost Persian Army Found in Sahara


	Legendary Lost Persian Army Found in Sahara

wiccantexan

11-9-2009 11:08 PM

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11-9-2009 11:48 PM

clip-on-tie

That is friggin amazing. Awesome clip.

11-10-2009 12:42 AM

zizzy

Yes, awesome clip ... If I remember the story correctly, that army was on its way to Siwa Oasis to destroy the oracle: the desert winds (khamsin) are treacherous.

The rumor mill in Siwa has been buzzing for a couple of years now over an anticipated discovery. The attentions of the Egyptian government (installing street lights, building an airport, controlling real estate) as well as two major corporations buying land has added fuel to the fire. This is not as big as the hoped for discovery, but it's close ...

Recommended reading:
Siwa: the Oasis, by Alain Blottière (first book I read about Siwa)
The Oasis of Siwa: Customs, History and Monuments by Ahmed Fakhry

11-10-2009 4:20 AM

brazilnut72

Very cool.

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