People slide down the small salt hills in the canal city of Port Fouad, Egypt March 12, 2021.
Titled “Like Snow Mountains … What are These White Mountains in Egypt?”, the report explores Port Fouad’s salt mountains, comparing them to the frosty mountains of Europe.
The salt mountains are Egypt’s icebergs, according to the report. They are a huge tourist attraction for Egyptians wanting to sled, ski, or get their next great instagram picture next to.
People visit the small salt hills in the canal city of Port Fouad.
The report includes photos taken by Egyptian photographer Mohamed Wardani, who is currently working to recapture Egypt through a different perspective and shed light on lessen known attractions.
Wardani describes the mountains as resembling those at the North Pole, calling them beautiful and bright. They also have healing powers, he says, as they pull negative energy from the body.
A girl throws up some salt crystals as she visits the small salt hills in the canal city of Port Fouad, Egypt March 12, 2021.
The Egyptian photographer recommends visiting these amazing and healing mountains during winter in order to truly experience the “winter vibe”.
MAIN PHOTO: A woman is seen behind salt crystals as she visits the small salt hills in the canal city of Port Fouad, Egypt March 12, 2021. All photos: REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany
