Rare 100-Million-Year-Old Fossil Draws Sisi’s Attention at Egypt Mining Forum

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attended the opening of the Egypt Mining Forum on Saturday, where a rare fossil specimen caught his attention.

The piece dates back 100 million years and was described as one of the most exceptional finds in the history of paleontology.

Sisi’s interest in the specimen marked a moment focused on Egypt’s prehistoric heritage during an event dedicated to the mining sector.

The brief account did not identify the fossil or provide details about where it was discovered, leaving the nature of the ancient specimen unspecified.