Tukuk-OS🏞️ Wadi el-Hudi
Egypt · Africa · 24.10°N, 32.90°E
Wadi el-Hudi is a mining region that includes a large wadi and a mountain named Gebel el-Hudi in the Egyptian Eastern Desert, Southeast of Aswan. The name hudi is thought to come from the Arabic word for guide. Wadi el-Hudi is geologically rich and has been the basis of considerable mining and study since Ancient times. While it was initially known for the ancient amethyst quarries, this area is important the study of Egyptian archaeology and history because of its high number of rock inscriptions, stele, settlements, and mines, mainly dating to the Middle Kingdom. This area is fairly large, about 100 square kilometers.
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Quick facts
| Country | Egypt |
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| Continent / region | Africa |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 24.10°N, 32.90°E · view on map |
Wadi el-Hudi is located in Egypt, in Africa.
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