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The people in Siwa believe that being buried in the sand during the hottest time of the day is a therapeutic treatment which can cure rheumatism. Siwa, Egypt. 13/07/09.
in Society, on the 13th of July 2009
A man lies buried neck-deep in the sand at Siwa Oasis, Egypt. The people in Siwa believe that being buried in the sand during the hottest time of the day is a therapeutic treatment which can cure rheumatism, joint pain and impotence

A man lies buried neck-deep in the sand at Siwa Oasis, Egypt. The people in Siwa believe that being buried in the sand during the hottest time of the day is a therapeutic treatment which can cure rheumatism, joint pain and impotence

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A man lies buried neck-deep in the sand at Siwa Oasis, Egypt. The people in Siwa believe that being buried in the sand during the hottest time of the day is a therapeutic treatment which can cure rheumatism, joint pain and impotence

A man lies buried neck-deep in the sand at Siwa Oasis, Egypt. The people in Siwa believe that being buried in the sand during the hottest time of the day is a therapeutic treatment which can cure rheumatism, joint pain and impotence

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A man lies buried neck-deep in the sand at Siwa Oasis, Egypt. The people in Siwa believe that being buried in the sand during the hottest time of the day is a therapeutic treatment which can cure rheumatism, joint pain and impotence

A man lies buried neck-deep in the sand at Siwa Oasis, Egypt. The people in Siwa believe that being buried in the sand during the hottest time of the day is a therapeutic treatment which can cure rheumatism, joint pain and impotence

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A man lies buried neck-deep in the sand at Siwa Oasis, Egypt. The people in Siwa believe that being buried in the sand during the hottest time of the day is a therapeutic treatment which can cure rheumatism, joint pain and impotence

A man lies buried neck-deep in the sand at Siwa Oasis, Egypt. The people in Siwa believe that being buried in the sand during the hottest time of the day is a therapeutic treatment which can cure rheumatism, joint pain and impotence

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A man lies buried neck-deep in the sand at Siwa Oasis, Egypt. The people in Siwa believe that being buried in the sand during the hottest time of the day is a therapeutic treatment which can cure rheumatism, joint pain and impotence

A man lies buried neck-deep in the sand at Siwa Oasis, Egypt. The people in Siwa believe that being buried in the sand during the hottest time of the day is a therapeutic treatment which can cure rheumatism, joint pain and impotence

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A man lies buried neck-deep in the sand at Siwa Oasis, Egypt. The people in Siwa believe that being buried in the sand during the hottest time of the day is a therapeutic treatment which can cure rheumatism, joint pain and impotence

A man lies buried neck-deep in the sand at Siwa Oasis, Egypt. The people in Siwa believe that being buried in the sand during the hottest time of the day is a therapeutic treatment which can cure rheumatism, joint pain and impotence

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A man lies buried neck-deep in the sand at Siwa Oasis in Egypt.

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A man lies buried neck-deep in the sand at Siwa Oasis, Egypt. The people in Siwa believe that being buried in the sand during the hottest time of the day is a therapeutic treatment which can cure rheumatism, joint pain and impotence

A man lies buried neck-deep in the sand at Siwa Oasis, Egypt. The people in Siwa believe that being buried in the sand during the hottest time of the day is a therapeutic treatment which can cure rheumatism, joint pain and impotence

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A man lies buried neck-deep in the sand at Siwa Oasis, Egypt. The people in Siwa believe that being buried in the sand during the hottest time of the day is a therapeutic treatment which can cure rheumatism, joint pain and impotence

A man lies buried neck-deep in the sand at Siwa Oasis, Egypt. The people in Siwa believe that being buried in the sand during the hottest time of the day is a therapeutic treatment which can cure rheumatism, joint pain and impotence

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A man lies buried neck-deep in the sand at Siwa Oasis, Egypt. The people in Siwa believe that being buried in the sand during the hottest time of the day is a therapeutic treatment which can cure rheumatism, joint pain and impotence

A man lies buried neck-deep in the sand at Siwa Oasis, Egypt. The people in Siwa believe that being buried in the sand during the hottest time of the day is a therapeutic treatment which can cure rheumatism, joint pain and impotence

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A man lies buried neck-deep in the sand at Siwa Oasis, Egypt. The people in Siwa believe that being buried in the sand during the hottest time of the day is a therapeutic treatment which can cure rheumatism, joint pain and impotence

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nice story

Submitted by Mahmoud Abou Zied on Fri, 11/06/2010 - 15:30.

nice story

Good story Nasser, well done

Submitted by John Wreford on Sat, 01/08/2009 - 17:57.

Good story Nasser, well done

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A man lies buried neck-deep in the sand at Siwa Oasis, Egypt. The people in Siwa believe that being buried in the sand during the hottest time of the day is a therapeutic treatment which can cure rheumatism, joint pain and impotence
A man lies buried neck-deep in the sand at Siwa Oasis, Egypt. The people in Siwa believe that being buried in the sand during the hottest time of the day is a therapeutic treatment which can cure rheumatism, joint pain and impotence
A man lies buried neck-deep in the sand at Siwa Oasis, Egypt. The people in Siwa believe that being buried in the sand during the hottest time of the day is a therapeutic treatment which can cure rheumatism, joint pain and impotence
A man lies buried neck-deep in the sand at Siwa Oasis, Egypt. The people in Siwa believe that being buried in the sand during the hottest time of the day is a therapeutic treatment which can cure rheumatism, joint pain and impotence
A man lies buried neck-deep in the sand at Siwa Oasis, Egypt. The people in Siwa believe that being buried in the sand during the hottest time of the day is a therapeutic treatment which can cure rheumatism, joint pain and impotence
A man lies buried neck-deep in the sand at Siwa Oasis, Egypt. The people in Siwa believe that being buried in the sand during the hottest time of the day is a therapeutic treatment which can cure rheumatism, joint pain and impotence
A man lies buried neck-deep in the sand at Siwa Oasis, Egypt. The people in Siwa believe that being buried in the sand during the hottest time of the day is a therapeutic treatment which can cure rheumatism, joint pain and impotence
A man lies buried neck-deep in the sand at Siwa Oasis, Egypt. The people in Siwa believe that being buried in the sand during the hottest time of the day is a therapeutic treatment which can cure rheumatism, joint pain and impotence
A man lies buried neck-deep in the sand at Siwa Oasis, Egypt. The people in Siwa believe that being buried in the sand during the hottest time of the day is a therapeutic treatment which can cure rheumatism, joint pain and impotence

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