Petrified Forest near Maadi, Protected petrified forest near Maadi, Egypt
The Petrified Forest near Maadi is a protected area with fossil tree remains south of Cairo in the Cairo Governorate. The scattered trunks sit within a desert landscape marked by sand dunes and sparse vegetation.
The Egyptian government declared this location a protected site in 1989 through a Prime Minister's decree. The decision followed years of scientific study of the geological finds.
Scientists and researchers study the fossilized remains to understand the evolution of plant life during the Oligocene period in North Africa.
Reaching the site involves side roads south of Maadi, and sturdy shoes help when walking over sand and rock. Most visitors arrive in the morning when desert heat remains manageable.
Construction activity nearby has removed some of the fossil remains. Sand extraction continues to pose challenges for preserving the area.
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