Wadi El Hittan. The Only Natural Heritage Site in Egypt Between the Past and the Present

Document Type : Research Articles

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1 Guidance section, Faculty of Tourism and Hotel management, Helwan University

2 Tourism studies, Faculty of Tourism and Hotel management, Helwan university

Abstract

Valley of the Whales; Wadi El Hitan; is one of the most important heritage sites in Egypt, it is the only natural heritage site among the UNESCO list in Egypt.It is located at El Fayoum governorate, the importance of which refers to the difference in whales` skeletons that were excavated in this area; Moreover, geological evolution that occurred in this area. The importance of the site does not only refer to the information given about the fossils and skeletons of whales excavated there, but it also refers to the Geological features of the area as well as other natural resources that could be identified as Geo heritage or Geo tourism resource .
This article aims to present an essential component of nature that provides geological aspects as well as geology evolution.

This article aims to highlight the importance of the site and its development. Moreover, the recommendations that could help in a new touristic plan to be announced.

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International Journal of Tourism, Archaeology and Hospitality
Volume 4, Issue 1
January 2024
Pages 313-325

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