Dominated on its northernhorizon by a wall of rose-colored rock. Fertile cultivated areas are dottedbetween sand dunes along the roads from Farafra and Kharga in this area of outstanding naturalbeauty. The capital, Mut, houses the Museumof Heritage, a traditional house. Rooms, with sculpted clayfigures, are arranged to show different aspects of AlDakhla cultureand family life.