Egypt

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Image of Wadi al-Hitan located in Wadi Al-Hitan, Egypt
Wadi Al-Hitan, Egypt

Wadi al-Hitan

Egyptian treasure trove of fossils documenting the whale's transition from land mammal to sea creature

Few sites in the world speak of an evolutionary tale as rich and captivating as that of Wadi al-Hitan, Egypt's "Whale Valley." There, amid a wind-sculpted landscape of sand and rocks, lies a... »

Fascinating Fauna | Edited by Trevor and wythe

Image of Agricultural Museum of Cairo located in Cairo, Egypt | A taxidermied lion lies on its side, broken.
Cairo, Egypt

Agricultural Museum of Cairo

A huge museum of much more than just agriculture displayed in a princess's palace

Once the breadbasket of the Roman Empire, Egypt has a long agricultural history, so it's no surprise to find a museum in Cairo dedicated to Egypt's farming past. The surprise lies in what this... »

Wonder Cabinets, Strange Science, Medical Museums, Unique Collections | Edited by Dylan, Josh and 3 others

Image of Siwa Oasis located in Muhafazat Matruh, Egypt | Oasis
Muhafazat Matruh, Egypt

Siwa Oasis

More Than Just an Optical Illusion

The Siwa Oasis is the source for a significant portion of Egypt's freshwater supply. It is located in the sparsely populated, far west region of Egypt, only 30 miles from the Libyan border.... »

Watery Wonders | Edited by Sofy and re_nakaba

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