Fayoum Governor Ahmed al-Ansar and Deputy Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ghada Shalaby on Friday visited the Museum of Fossils and Climate Change, the first museum in the Middle East dedicated to the fossil whales of Fayoum. The museum displays rare collections that are millions of years old, including the largest fossil whale yet discovered and is distinguished by an architectural design based on Fayoum’s Whale Valley. True to its name, it also showcases the impact on climate changes through fossils that were discovered in the Fayoum Depression, particularly the Whale Valley. The visit began with the presentation of a documentary film about the Whale Valley Reserve and its fossils and natural treasures. Fayoum boasts many touristic sites and unique fossils, which attract scholars and those interested in paleontology to delve into the secrets of the past, as well as visitors wishing to view the fossils themselves.

Source: Egypt Independent March 07, 2021 09:58 UTC