Wadi al Hitan

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by Maaly Saeed

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Wadi al Hitan, also known as the Valley of the Whales, is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the Western Desert of Egypt. This remarkable area is famous for its well-preserved fossils of early whales, providing crucial evidence for the evolutionary transition of whales from land-dwelling to ocean-going mammals. The fossils date back to around 40 million years ago and offer invaluable insights into the anatomy and lifestyle of early cetaceans.

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