Sannur Cave
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Discovery
[edit | edit source]Sannur Cave system was discovered in the 1980s, roughly 71 miles (115 km) south-southeast of Cairo, after quarry blasting created an overall entrance. The cave is also 6.2 miles (10 km) south-southeast of the city of Beni Suef.
Geology
[edit | edit source]Sannur Cave has only one chamber which is about 2,300 ft (700 m) long and 50 ft (20 m) in diameter. It is a limestone cave overlaid with alabaster created by thermal springs. Its unique geology and unusual formations of stalactites and stalagmites led it to being recognized as an Egyptian Protectorate in 1992.[5]
References
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Ministry of Environment Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency - Natural Protectorates Description Archived 2019-08-29 at the Wayback Machine
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