Alwady Algadid (the new valley) Museum

Alwadi Algadid (the new valley) is the name branded in 1958 to western part of Egypt. Desert occupy most of its parts but include some oases here and there. The land here is rich in ground water that amounts to 50,000 cubic meter. The word “new“, however, is not an apt description for this valley. The monuments and historic remains in the place reveal that it is an ancient valley. It was inhabited by the pre-historic man who left traces dating back to more 5,000 years. It was also widely cultivated by the Pharaohs during the Dynasty era and had “Hibes“- meaning the plow - as its capital. Aldakhla oasis was called “Kenmt“ and its capital was “Ou-das-das“- meaning furrowing the land.