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New Valley Egypt Last Updated: 05/11/2026 |
| The New Valley Governorate is one of the biggest governorates in Egypt. It occupies 37.6% of Egypt's total land area. Egyptian history is deeply ingrained in the New Valley. The governorate's population was 270,854 in 2024. This area contains numerous relics from the ancient Egyptian, Ptolemaic, Roman, Coptic, and Islamic civilizations. | |
| Located in the southwest of the country, it lies south of the Western Egyptian desert (part of the Sahara Desert), between the Nile River, north of Sudan, and southeast of Libya. | |
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White Desert Egypt Place » Outdoors The White Desert in Egypt is famous for its stunning geological formations, including bizarre shapes like mushrooms, ice cream cones, tents, and even spaceships. Each formation in the Black and White Desert tells a story, inviting you to interpret its shapes and lines for yourself. 310 views 💖 1 👍 0Al Wadi Al Gadid Desert, The New Valley Governorate, Egypt |
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Temple of Hibis Place » Historical Place The Temple of Hibis is the largest and best-preserved ancient Egyptian temple in the Khazar Oasis, and the only structure in Egypt dating from the Saite-Persian period (664–404 BC) that still stands today in relatively good condition. The temple was built from local limestone blocks next to a small sacred lake. 8 views 💖 1 👍 0Kharga, The New Valley Governorate, Egypt |
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Badr Museum Place » Museum The Badr Museum is one of Egypt's most unique art destinations in the heart of the Farafra oasis. This remarkable museum showcases the traditional life of the oasis through creative sculptures crafted entirely from the natural materials of the desert – sand, mud, and stone. The museum offers visitors insightful glimpses into Bedouin culture and desert traditions that have endured for centuries. 7 views 💖 1 👍 0Al Farafra Rd, Al Farafra, The New Valley Governorate, Egypt |
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White Desert National Park Place » Outdoors The White Desert in Egypt is famous for its stunning geological formations, including bizarre shapes like mushrooms, ice cream cones, tents, and even spaceships. As you travel through this spectacular landscape, you'll witness the delicate beauty of the pristine white chalk formations creating a truly magical atmosphere. 9 views 💖 1 👍 0The New Valley Governorate, Egypt |