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Egypt, Suez , Moses Springs, 1867

The first photograph of the Moses Springs area in Suez Governorate, taken during the digging of the Suez Canal in 1867 AD.

Moses Springs are freshwater springs comprising 12 oases dating back to the era of Moses, peace be upon him. They are considered a distinctive tourist area visited by tourists on their way to Sharm el-Sheikh. They are characterized by their beautiful climate and picturesque views overlooking the Gulf of Suez. They include palm trees and dense grasses, in addition to freshwater springs, all of which are potable if purified. Most of their residents are from South Sinai.

The Springs of Moses were named after the oasis from which 12 springs of potable water gushed forth for the Prophet Moses, as mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 60: “And [mention] when Moses asked for water for his people, We said, ‘Strike the stone with your staff.’ And there gushed forth from it twelve springs. Each people knew their drinking place. Eat and drink from the provision of Allah, and do not commit abuse on the earth, spreading corruption.” (Al-Baqarah: 60) Today, only five of these twelve springs remain. The rest have been buried due to a lack of care and maintenance, leading to the spread of algae and reed trees. A sign was placed next to each spring indicating the spring's name and depth. Local Bedouins gave the discovered wells many names, such as: Bir al-Zahr, Bir al-Bahri, Bir al-Baghri, Bir al-Shaib, Bir al-Sheikh, Bir al-Saqiya, and Bir al-Baqabaqa. Currently, water flows from only one spring, Bir al-Sheikh. The average depth of the springs is approximately 40 feet. A recent project to develop and beautify these springs has involved planting the surrounding area, restoring the remaining springs, and building an exhibition next to them containing the antiquities found there.