Sannur Cave

The cave extends 700 meters in length with chambers measuring 15 meters in depth and width, containing numerous stalactites and stalagmites throughout its passages.

Workers discovered the cave in 1991 during an explosion at an alabaster quarry, leading to its protection status designation by the Egyptian government in 1992.

Ancient Egyptians extracted alabaster from the surrounding quarries to create stone statues, vases, scarabs, and tools found in both royal and common tombs.

Reaching the cave requires a two-hour drive from Cairo followed by a 30-minute hike through the Eastern Desert terrain on the Al-Ma'adh Plateau.

The cave formations developed over 60 million years through thermal springs and groundwater percolation, creating rare mineral salt deposits and limestone structures.

Location: Beni Suef Governorate

GPS coordinates: 28.62306,31.28639

Latest update: March 17, 2025 02:51