This desert valley in Egypt has whale fossils—and you can visit it This desert valley in Egypt has whale fossils—and you can visit it What it's like trekking with the Bedouin on Egypt's Sinai ...

Gingerich, Philip D. "Wadi Al-Hitan or 'Valley of Whales' – an Eocene World Heritage Site in the Western Desert of Egypt." Geological Society, London, Special Publications, vol. 543, no. 1 ...

An intriguing discovery in the Egyptian Sahara has unveiled what ... between the Gilf al-Kebir plateau and the Nile Valley in ...

at a place in the Egyptian desert known as Wadi Hitan. The sand around him was strewn with fossil shark teeth, sea urchin spines, and the bones of giant catfish. "I spend so much time surrounded ...

[AFP] In early winter, the warm sun bathes the desert hinterland of Kom Ombo, some 60 kilometers north of Aswan Province in Upper Egypt. Against the vast arid landscape, patches of lush green ...

Egypt, with vast swaths of desert in its east and west and the rich Nile River Valley at its heart, is site to one of the world’s earliest and greatest civilizations. Its location at the ...

Egypt has been recognised by African media outlets as one of the top tourist destinations in 2025, thanks to its rich history, stunning landscapes, and affordable options.