Old Town of Mut

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Old Mut's visitors lived in fear of raiding Bedouin, so very few houses have outside windows, to protect against intruders and heat and dust. The labyrinthine streets had a similar purpose. On the top is Mut's old citadel (the original town centre), with great views of the new town and the oasis, and the desert beyond.

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