Egyptian Desert

There are many interesting things about the Egyptian desert.The are completely barren areas, like along the road between Cairo and Fayyoum (known as Asuit road).West of Alexandria, the Mariout area blooms with various flowers in late winter.South West of Alexandria, there are high cliffs, desert lakes in oasis settings, and seas of sand.There are fossils of whales in the south, as well as artifacts from ancient human settlements, such as flint arrowheads, rock paintings, and the like.