EGYPT 791 - WADI EL RAYAN - (by Egyptahotep)

WADI EL RAYAN, Protected Area:
Wadi El Rayan is located at the south west of Fayum,
The excess drainage water from Fayum was poured into a depression,located in this area flooding large parts of it. Two large lakes were origined as result. The first lake reached its current level of 5 m below sea level The second lake, which has a lower elevation, has a current estimated water level of 20 m below sea level and is still in the process of filling. This is carried through a canal and a tunnel, which link the first lake and El Wadi Drain and flows from the first lake to the second by a canal with beautiful waterfalls.
The lakes of Wadi El Rayan produced more than 450 tonnes of fish annually, (mainly of Tilapia and Mugil.)
Lakes and waterfalls of this Protected Area Have a great Beauty and many wildlife.