Petrified forest. Fayoum. الفيوم Окаменевший лес. Файюм.

During the Oligocene (33.9 - 23.03 million years ago) the territory of Fayoum was represented by subtropical and tropical lowlands. The moist soils of the coastal plain, fed by heavy seasonal rainfalls, were favorable for a variety of flora and fauna, inhabited here. Large concentrations of petrified (or silificated) trees were found in the area of ​​Gebel Katrani. Most of the trees are autochthonous - resting on the place on their origin.
More details in the expedition report of ISIDA Project 2013.

Version in ENG language:
https://isida-project.ucoz.com/egypt_dec_2013/f_woods.htm

Version in RUS language:
https://isida-project.org/egypt_december_2013/f_woods.htm

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