Eastern and Western Cliffs of Egypt

Egypt's desert cliffs flanking the Nile Valley have distinct names:

Eastern Cliffs (Red Sea Hills / Arabian Desert)

• Theban Hills (near Luxor)
• Red Mountain (Gebel Hamata)
• Dakhla Oasis Cliffs

Western Cliffs (Libyan Desert)

• White Desert (Sahara el Beyda) – chalk formations
• Black Desert – volcanic basalt hills
• Farafra Oasis Cliffs

These escarpments define the Nile corridor and harbor oases, archaeology, and unique geology.