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About Berenice
Berenice is an ancient city. Founded in 275 BC by Ptolemy the II Philadephius, it was an important trading post until the 5th century AD. Located 150 km south of Marsa Alam, it is now a small port and military center still rich in historical sites. The ruined temple of Seminaries built by Trajan and Tiberius can be found near the modern town. Inland there are remains of the emerald mines of Wadi Sakait. On a more modern note Berenice is where one can find some of Egypt's best spas.
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