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FAIYUM, EGYPT - AUG. 29: The Wadi El-Hitan (Whale Valley) in Egypt's northern province of Faiyum, home to over 400 whale fossils, was videoed by Anadolu on Tuesday (Aug 29).This important research area stands as the world's primary site exemplifying a pivotal moment in Earth's evolutionary history: the shift of whales from land-dwelling creatures to marine mammals.Whale Valley’s unparalleled fossil collection, exceptional accessibility, and captivating protected setting distinguish it from similar sites globally, according to UNESCO.The site, discovered by archaeologists in 1903, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2005.(Footage by Adam Abdulfattah, writing by Baris Utangac /Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)