This report outlines the geological features of the Saqqara area, highlighting its stratigraphy and structure.
This report gives some information on the geology of Saqqara area, which has been described by several authors. The topography, geomorphology, stratigraphy and the structure framework of Saqqara area are outlined. The Saqqara plateau has an elevation about 17m above the ground. It consists mainly of alternating light yellow, hard limestone and softer yellow marl. These rocks belong to the Upper Calcareous Beds of the Saqqara Member of Maadi Formation (Late Eocene age). Several faults and unconformities were proved in the succession exposed in Saqqara area.
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