Egypt's Wilderness and the Quest for Conservation

by Gabriel Mikhail

This lavishly illustrated book reveals Egypt's spectacular wilderness areas with their varied wildlife and habitats and their sparse human populations, through over 300 stunning color photographs and paintings, together with explanatory text describing the natural and cultural landscapes.
Many of the photographs show the great variety of creatures found throughout Egypt, from the teeming fish and invertebrates in the Red Sea to the less numerous but equally fascinating animals that inhabit the inhospitable sands of the Western Desert. Also revealed are the indigenous people of the various areas and their distinct cultures. From the Bisharin who have inhabited southeastern Egypt since Neolithic times to the Arab Bedouin, each of the main ethnic groups is represented with photographs and a brief text. The book also provides a view of Egypt's twenty-four protected areas and the unrelenting efforts being made by the Egyptian government to conserve the country's natural and cultural heritage.

57 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2004

About the author

Gabriel Mikhail received his B.Sc. in architecture from Cairo in 1980, his M.Sc. from Ohio State University in 1982 and his membership in the American Institute of Architects in 1990. Since his return to Egypt in 1997 he has pursued his lifelong interest in preserving the historical architecture and cultural heritage of Egypt, conservation of the environment and the wildlife of Egypt.

Gabriel Mikhail is a veteran eco-architect, wildlife photographer and has authored many publications. He designed several protected-area facilities, some of which are in World Heritage sites, in Egypt. He is the CEPA expert for Egypt and the Ramsar NGO focal point.

Reviews

[Bernadette · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful photographs and interesting overviews of the protected areas, the flora and fauna, and the indigenous people of Egypt.