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From: El-Gendi Fortress: a new military and religious geo-archaeological site, Sinai, Egypt: geomorphological and hydrogeological remarks

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The Geologic map of Sinai Peninsula shows a modified edition after (The Geological Survey of Egypt, 1981) including location of the study region and the main features and rock units (a). A general view of El-Gendi Fortress (looking south) showing the steep slope mound and the three formations Sudr "1", Dawie "2" and Esna "3" Formations (b). Satellite image (c) shows the three formations 1, 2, and 3 with incisive ravines. The steep slope northwestern side of the fortress with incised ravines “R” semi-rounded tower “arrows” and the ditch “T”. Image (d) is a general view of the oasis at Sudr spring, which is the source of water southeast of the fortress (photo by J. Jehel, looking to the northwest) (e)

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