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World’s largest whale skeleton found at Siwa Oasis
The Egyptian Fossil Exploration Team has found the largest whale skeleton in the world, dating back 37 million years. The skeleton was found in the area of Siwa Oasis, which became a natural protectorate in 2002. The collaboration with the University of Michigan also lead to the discovery of several important fossils. Among the specimens... »
Ecotourism dilemma in Egypt: Loving the oasis to death
Image via Wikipedia A quietly growing eco-tourism movement is beginning to bring smaller groups to more out-of-the-way parts of Egypt, the places package tour operators don’t visit. At the remote Dakhla Oasis, new eco-lodges have sparked both hope and apprehension among local villagers. Many villagers agree that Dakhla needs visitors to supplement the uncertain agriculture-based economy. But... »
Press Release- Alleged finds in Western Desert
I need to inform the public that recent reports published in newspapers, news agencies and TV news announcing that “twin brothers Angelo and Alfredo Castiglioni have unearthed remains of the Persian army of Cambyses,” are unfounded and misleading. The brothers are not heading any archaeological mission in Berenike Panchrysos at the small Bahrin Oasis... »
