7th Century B.C.E.: Temple of Amon constructed.

331 B.C.E.: Alexander the Great visits Siwa to consult the famous Oracle of Amon, seeking confirmation that he is the son of the god Zeus-Amon.

1203: The town of Shali is founded.

1792: After 2,000 years of relative isolation, the first European visitor comes to Siwa.

19th Century: Siwa becomes part of modern Egypt.

1985: A road between the Marsa Matruh coast and Siwa is opened.