Wadi el-Hudi

Wadi el-Hudi spans 100 square kilometers in Egypt's Eastern Desert, containing numerous ancient settlements, mines, and rock inscriptions from multiple historical periods.

Ancient Egyptians established mining operations at Wadi el-Hudi during the Middle Kingdom period around 2000 BCE, employing 1500 workers to extract amethyst for jewelry production.

The site contains over 280 inscriptions documenting administrative activities, mining operations, and interactions between Egyptian officials and Nubian workers throughout different dynasties.

The Wadi el-Hudi Expedition conducts archaeological research across 41 documented sites, creating detailed maps and 3D models of mining areas and settlements.

The dry-stone settlements remain intact with walls reaching two meters in height, preserving ancient pottery and inscriptions carved into surrounding boulders.

GPS coordinates: 23.96153,33.13133

Latest update: March 18, 2025 14:44