Some of the earliest whale skeletons from middle Eocene era can be seen in situ at Wadi al-Hittan.
Geological formation, discovered in 1884, built of huge blocks of local sandstone, located just north of Lake Qarun.
Was a Ptolemaic city believed to be founded by Ptolemy II in the 3rd century BC, It contain two temples, houses, underground chambers, streets and ten-meter high walls.
You can visit the village of Nazla before enjoying lunch at Tunis village where a more contemporary pottery industry has developed.
The Lake Moeris Quarry Road is recognized as the oldest surviving paved road in the world. Dating from the Old Kingdom period in Egypt, it transported basalt blocks from the quarry to a quay on the shores of ancient Lake Moeris.
Established in 686 AD, the Abu Lifa Monastery is a complex of caves and chambers carved directly into the rock. Once a remote refuge for Christians, it now stands empty, its silent halls preserving the essence of early monastic life for modern visitors to explore.
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Home to the world’s most extensive collection of petrified wood, the Petrified Forest of Fayoum is a stunning open-air museum. Here, visitors can walk among 40-meter-long tree fossils that date back an astonishing 35 million years.
The Magic Lake in Fayoum earns its name from its mesmerizing color-shifting waters, which change hue based on the sun’s position, time of day, and mineral content.
Escape the familiar monuments and discover the thrilling pulse of adventure in Fayoum, where the golden sand dunes near Magic Lake transform into a natural playground for sandboarding.
Was a Ptolemaic city believed to be founded by Ptolemy II in the 3rd century BC, It contain two temples, houses, underground chambers, streets and ten-meter high walls.
Trek across golden sand dunes, ride along the edges of tranquil salt lakes, and explore lush agricultural fields fed by ancient canals.
Presenting a formidable challenge for 4×4 enthusiasts, the Samuel Dunes in the Egyptian Western Desert are 45km long and 10km wide, characterized by soft sand that lacks the firming silt found in other dune systems.
Nestled in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wadi Al Hittan (Whale Valley), 150 km southwest of Cairo, the Fossil and Climate Change Museum is a unique portal to Earth’s distant past. Opened in 2016, its compelling collection of 40-50 million-year-old fossils, including the ancient Basilosaurus whale, illustrates the dramatic evolution of life and the powerful role of climate. By connecting these prehistoric shifts to modern environmental challenges, the museum powerfully educates visitors on the enduring impact of a changing planet.
Gabal Qatrany is a mountain range in Egypt’s Fayoum Oasis region, located north of Lake Qarun, known for its ancient fossilized trees and as part of the Qarun Natural Reserve.
