History Of Sharm el Sheikh

History Of Sharm el Sheikh

Sharm el Sheikh has forever been a coveted township due to its strategic location. Situated at the extreme tip of the Sinai Peninsula, overlooking the Strait of Tiran and providing easy accessibility to both the Gulf of Aqaba/Gulf of Eilat and the Gulf of Suez, the possessing Sharm el Sheikh has always meant owning a naval bastion of advantage. This city has been a major port. Gold trade flourished in the Sharm el Sheikh due to its location on teh Red Sea. It also commanded enormous importance as it was the gateway to Jabal Musa, where Moses is believed to have been bestowed with the Ten Commandments. This led to Israel invading the city in 1956 and again in 1967. On both occasions, the city was restored to Egypt (1957 and 1982 respectively) under international pressure.

Hereafter, tourism in the city boomed and Sharm el Sheikh, which had dwindled into a mere fishing village, saw a sudden spurt of international interest. July 2005 saw this peaceful city rocked by killer bomb attacks and the militant organization, Abdullah Azzam Brigades claimed responsibility. However, the city has witnessed an unprecedented number of peace conferences and summits in the Middle East including those held on September 4, 1999, October 17, 2000 and the one on August 3, 2005. Rich in history and natural beauty, the Sharm el Sheikh is now a tourist paradise.

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