Lake Karun

Lake Karun in Cairo is the most visited natural attraction. The second name of the lake is Lake Meridovo. The date of its appearance has not yet been determined. But it is believed that it began its existence as early as 3000 BC. and the Pharaoh Amenemhet III had a hand in its creation. The lake is completely salty and these attract many tourists who believe that salt water will have a healing effect on a person. Previously, the lake was much larger than in our time. The cause of the drying was never established.

Lake Karun is not surrounded by tourist infrastructure and retains its natural pristine nature. Tourists come here together with tourist routes organized. But you can also get there by car to the settlement of Ibshvai.