Crystal Mountain (Egypt)

The Crystal Mountain is a ridge located within the White Desert, 120 km from Farafra, between Bahariya Oasis and Farafra Oasis.[1][2]

Crystal Mountain in 2005
Crystal Mountain in 2007

The geological formation of the Crystal Mountain

Crystal Mountain is one of the most expensive mountains in the world. It looks like a small arch made of rocks, and when the sun shines on it, it sparkles and shines like a king's crown made of thousands of precious and colourful jewels in the middle of a desert. This masterpiece has become a treasure that everyone looking for money and wealth wants to find. This is why it draws so many international and local tourists, who usually want to see life through a rocky gem scattered in the most beautiful view.[1]

The Myth Of The Crystal mountain

There are signs from the past that the area was made when a large meteorite hit the Earth and caused very high temperatures, which melted the rocks into pieces of valuable crystal.[1]

References
  1. "The Crystal Mountain in Egypt: the Breathtaking Beauty". Akhbarak News. Archived from the original on January 1, 2023. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  2. "The Crystal Mountain | Bahariya Crystal Mountain". www.memphistours.com. Retrieved 2023-01-01.

27.6620°N 28.4293°E / 27.6620; 28.4293

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