The site of the Dark Valley Cave
Characterization of the archaeological site
Within the framework of the Rock Inscriptions Documentation Project in Sinai, the mission of the Rock Inscriptions Documentation Project was able to document a cave (rock shelter) with various and unique groups of scenes carved on the rock.The cave is located about 90 km south-east of the city of Qantara Sharq, in a difficult terrain area, the cave is located in a mountainous area of limestone. A mural known in North Sinai.The Valley of the Dark Cave contains many scenes carved on the rock, the depth of the cave is about 15 meters, its height is about 20 meters, and its face is towards the west with a width of 30 meters. Animals and fire ashes indicate its continuous use during successive eras, and perhaps the rock shelter was used as a shelter for the local people to resort to and their herds for protection from rain, storms and cold.
The scenes discovered in the rocky cave and executed on its walls were executed in a distinct artistic way by grooving, and the scenes may rise to the bas-relief, and the scenes are being studied to determine their history.
Most of the views executed along the inner walls of the cave are views of various animals, including unique views of the camel perfectly executed, views of deer, goats, mountain goats, and many views of donkeys. On the distance
The cave or rock shelter is the first of its kind to be uncovered in North Sinai, and the entire area is being surveyed by the mission of the Rock Inscriptions Documentation Project, which began its work in Sinai during the past year.The Dark Valley Cave Documentation Mission, headed by Dr. Hisham Mohamed Hussein, Director General of North and South Sinai AntiquitiesThe working mission: The Egyptian delegation headed by Dr. Hisham Mohamed Hussein
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