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King of the Djinns (Geniis)

ByMara 28/11/201813/10/2023

According to legend, Beit al-Kreitlia is home to Sultan al-Watawit (Watawit means bat) – King of the Djins and his seven daughters who sleep peacefully in golden beds at the bottom of a magic well in the corner of the courtyard of Beit Al-Kreitlia.  The well also contains the Sultan’s treasure which he closely guards….

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Face of True Love

ByMara 05/01/201813/10/2023

Many countries around the world have stories of water wells in which believers can see the face of their true love.  Cairo also has such a well and it is at Beit Al-Kreitlia – the Gayer Anderson House.  This famous well is also home to the Sultan Al-Watawit, the immortal King of the Djinns. In…

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    • Guests’ Photo Gallery – Mara House Luxor
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  • 2027 Solar Eclipse Package – 11 nights
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  • Egypt – 9 nights incl Nile Cruise
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