Wadi El-Hitan (Whale Valley) 🐋🏜️ - Where Sahara Was Once an Ocean!

🌊 A Prehistoric Sea in the Desert: Deep in Egypt’s Western Desert, 30km off-road from Fayoum, this UNESCO World Heritage Site reveals 40-million-year-old whale skeletons half-buried in golden sand—proof that this was once the Tethys Ocean! 🚙 How to Get There? • From Cairo/Fayoum: Book a 4x4 desert tour (or a camping trip with Bedouin guides). • Last 30km: No roads—just dune bashing under endless skies! 🐋 Must-Do Experiences: ✅ Fossil Trail: Walk a 1.5-hour loop past 16 sites, including: "Whale ": A perfectly preserved basilosaurus (with tiny hind legs—evolution in action!). Shark teeth & mangrove roots: Other oceanic relics. ✅ On-Site Museum: Watch a documentary + see 3D whale models. ✅ Stargazing: Overnight camping = zero light pollution (Milky Way guaranteed!). 🌌 ⚠️ Survival Tips: • Bring 3L water + sunscreen—zero shade! • Best Time: Oct-Apr (summer temps hit 50°C/122°F). • Shortcut Option: Cut the loop if overheating. #WhaleValley #SaharaSecrets #Paleontology #DesertAdventure #FayoumOasis