Sannur Cave

Sannur Cave is a protected limestone cave in Beni Suef Governorate that stretches roughly 700 meters with chambers about 15 meters deep and wide. Stalactites hang from above while stalagmites rise from the floor throughout the passages.

Workers found this cave in 1991 during quarrying operations in the surrounding area. The Egyptian government designated it as a protected site just a year later.

Local people have long recognized this site as part of the desert landscape, where ancient quarrying activities shaped the terrain and remain visible in the rock faces today.

The site is about a two-hour drive from Cairo, followed by a half-hour hike through desert terrain to reach the entrance. Bring sturdy shoes, water, and a flashlight since paths are rocky and passages inside are dark.

The mineral formations took shape over millions of years through thermal springs and groundwater movement, creating rare salt deposits within the rock layers. This slow geological process makes the cave scientifically significant.