Caves in Egypt map & data
There are 85 caves mapped in Egypt, spread over 12 regions. The most are in Suez Governorate (29), Faiyum Governorate (23) and South Sinai Governorate (9) - Suez Governorate alone holds 34% of them. 15% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Cave of Swimmers, Sannur Cave and الداوديه.
Caves by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Suez Governorate | 29 | 34% |
| Faiyum Governorate | 23 | 27% |
| South Sinai Governorate | 9 | 11% |
| Giza Governorate | 7 | 8.2% |
| Aswan Governorate | 4 | 4.7% |
| Cairo Governorate | 4 | 4.7% |
| New Valley Governorate | 3 | 3.5% |
| Red Sea Governorate | 2 | 2.4% |
| Matrouh Governorate | 1 | 1.2% |
| Beni Suef Governorate | 1 | 1.2% |
| Minya Governate | 1 | 1.2% |
| Beheira Governorate | 1 | 1.2% |
Notable caves in Egypt
- Cave of SwimmersNew Valley Governorate · cave entrance
- Sannur CaveBeni Suef Governorate · cave entrance
- الداوديهCairo Governorate · cave entrance
- Maghar (big)South Sinai Governorate · cave entrance
- Blue HoleRed Sea Governorate · cave entrance
- بوابة فندق الابيض ق.مMatrouh Governorate · cave entrance
- Fraser's Cave / Tombs of FraserMinya Governate · cave entrance
- Tomb of the BirdsGiza Governorate · cave entrance
- كهف الجارة Jarrah CaveNew Valley Governorate · cave entrance
- العمرىCairo Governorate · cave entrance
- Maghara (small)South Sinai Governorate · cave entrance
- Salt GrottoRed Sea Governorate · cave entrance
- جبل غيبليGiza Governorate · cave entrance
What's in this layer
Every cave in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Cave entrances.
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Frequently asked questions
How many caves are there in Egypt?
This layer holds 85 caves in Egypt, the most of them in Suez Governorate. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each cave?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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