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Among the most important types of tourism available in Sinai

are; coastal, therapeutic, historical, religious, desert, eco-

tourism, yachting and water sports tourisms).

Archaeological Areas:

Pelusium Archeological Area (Tel el-Farma):

It is considered the most important archeological site and is

located about 15 km to the north of the Balouza village on the

road to the East Qantara in Northern Sinai. It includes a

number of important archeological hills in addition to the main

area in the ancient city. The modern Excavations revealed a

number of baths, a large amphitheater dating back to the

Roman era, and a Roman castle persisted until the Islamic era.

A number of hills, namely; Tel el-Makhzan, Tel el-Kanaes and

Tel al-Shohada, lies next to the Pelusium.

The Governorate also hosts a number of archaeological hills

such as; Tel al-Mahmdiat, directly located on the

Mediterranean in Rommana village, and featuring some of the

sunken architectural remnants on the coast, and Tel al-Karama,

dating back to the Roman and Islamic eras. Additionally, it

includes Tel Qasrawit which features the remnants of the city

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