The Sannur Cava Protectorate (Bani Sueif, Egypt)

The Sannur Cava Protectorate (Bani Sueif, Egypt) one the most important feature of The Sannur cave reserve in the Beni Suef governorate is the quality of its natural formations that are the rarest in the world. Sannur Cave is the only large limestone cave in Egypt, it was created by groundwater percolating through the Eocene of the Galala Plateau. as water percolates downwards, excess calcium carbonates are deposited on the roof and floor of the cave forming spectacular stalactites and stalagmites of various forms. When a light is shone on them, they glitter like a wonderland. Sannur caveis characterized by the presence of geological formations known as Stalactites and Stalagmites in a perfect beautiful formed over millions of years! about 6 million years ago dates back to the Era of Middle Eocene. Leakage of aqueous solution of calcium carbonate saturated through the roof of the cave and then evaporated, leaving the mineral salts that accumulated in the form of deposits of stalactites and stalagmites. The quality and rareness of the natural formations"Egyptian Alabaster" found in the cave make this place a rarest on earth. The place seems to be an ideal arena for researchers and caving fans to conduct detailed and comparative studies which can help in getting a deeper understanding of the environmental conditions that were present during the ancient era. The cave is located at 10 KM from the city of Beni Suef which is one and half hour driving distance from Cairo