Wadi Hof 
An attractive excursion from Helwan is to the Wadi Hof, 2mi/3km north, which is noted for its scenic beauty, its curious fossils (examples of which can be seen in the Cairo museums) and the desert vegetation which springs to life after rain.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
Wadi Hof
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Related Attractions
El-Omari
At the near end of the wadi is the prehistoric settlement of El-Omari, the cemetery of which has been excavated. If time permits it is well worth making a detour into the Reil Gorge, with grandiose scenery at the head of the valley.
