The red sea is considered by many to be one of the seven wonders of underwater life and the home to one of the richest underwater environments on the globe. It is truly the paradise of any traveler as it provides an infinite amount of beauty, culture, and pure wonder. Here are all things to know about the red sea:
The Red Sea History
Across the ages, the red sea has played a key role in creating the wealth and power of the ancient Egyptian civilization due to its geographical importance. The red sea helped in linking different cultures and civilizations together as during Egypt new kingdom (1570-1070 BC) in the reign of Hatshepsut many expeditions and commercial routes in the land of punt were established.
It is also mentioned in the holy book of Torah as a passage of heavenly salvation. Even during the Greco-roman period (332-30 BC), the red sea acted as a means of trade with the ancient kingdoms of India. The red sea acted as a way of communications between the ancient civilizations in order to trade ideas, the latest inventions, and cultural achievements.
The Red Sea Location
The red sea is seawater inlet of the Indian Ocean that lies between Africa and Asia. To the north lies the Sinai Peninsula, the Gulf of Aqaba and the Gulf of Suez, and to the south is the Bab el Mandeb and the Gulf of Aden.
Amazing Facts about the Red Sea
The red sea is about 2250 km (1398 mi) long and 355 km (220.6 mi) wide and the surface area of 438,000 km2 (169,100 mi2) which makes it the world’s northernmost tropical sea. It has an average depth of 490 m (1.608 ft) and a maximum depth of 3.040 m (9.970 ft).
Weather Average of the Red Sea Along the Year
The climate of the red sea is heavily affected by two monsoons which cause very high surface temperatures and high salinity levels which make it one of the warmest and saltiest bodies of seawater in the water.
| The Month | High Temperature | Low Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C | 11°C |
| February | 23°C | 12°C |
| March | 26°C | 15°C |
| April | 30°C | 19°C |
| May | 34°C | 23°C |
| June | 36°C | 26°C |
| July | 37°C | 28°C |
| August | 37°C | 28°C |
| September | 35°C | 25°C |
| October | 32°C | 22°C |
| November | 27°C | 17°C |
| December | 23°C | 13°C |
Famous Resorts of the Red Sea
Due to the hypnotic beauty of this area, The Red Sea riviera was constructed on the eastern coastline along the red sea. Some of the famous city resorts are:
- Sharm El Sheik
- Hurghada
- El Gouna
- Marsa Alam
- Makadi Bay
- Dahab
Activities to Do in the Red Sea
The best activities to do in the red sea is quite countless but the best thing to start with is Watersports like diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, and many others. The resorts are also filled with many restaurants, cafes, bazaars, sports centers, spas and everything a traveler might need. If you are planning a longer escape and want to pair this coastal paradise with legendary historic wonders and deep desert exploration, securing a comprehensive 2 week egypt tour is the most rewarding way to seamlessly balance your time between Hurghada's luxury resorts, the pyramids of Cairo, the tombs of Luxor, and the tranquil western oases.
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