Wadi Al Sanur – Egypt Today
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt - 7 August 2017: A cave formation right in the middle of the desert was carved by natural water springs and limestone. Wadi el Sanur is what it’s called, and it’s only an hour away of Cairo.
Just imagine the beauty of such a place, waiting for you for 40 million years.
It is exactly 70 kilometers east of Bani Suef.
Wadi Al Sanur – Egypt Today
It was discovered by accident through mining.
Wadi Al Sanur – Egypt Today
It is 40 million years old. Amazing!
Wadi Al Sanur – Egypt Today
It was declared a national reserve in 1992.
Wadi Al Sanur – Egypt Today
It’s a unique, one-of-a-kind cave, with only one similar one in Virginia.
Wadi Al Sanur – Egypt Today
Astonishing rock formations are present there.
Wadi Al Sanur – Egypt Today
Wadi Al Sanur – Egypt Today
The cave is 15 meters wide.
Wadi Al Sanur – Egypt Today
It has two main halls within it.
Wadi Al Sanur – Egypt Today
Watch the sunrays passing through the cave and drawing artworks of light on the ground.
Wadi Al Sanur – Egypt Today
Let natural art touch your soul next time with a visit to Wadi El Sanur; as if the magic of the desert is not astonishing enough.
Comments
Leave a Comment