ABSTRACT
An attempt is made to depict the paleogeographic evolution of Egypt during the Cretaceous period by a series of maps. The maps are intended to give a generalized view of die evolution of the land of Egypt during the Cretaceous period. The limits of die accuracy and use of the maps are numerous. The Sabaya formation is considered of Albian age for the purpose of the map construction although the upper part of the formation could well be of Cenomanian age. A glance at the maps shows that the Cretaceous period witnessed four transgressive cycles in Egypt The Aptian, Cenomanian and Coniacian cycles brought very shallow seas to the passageway between the elevated Nubian and Kufra massifs. The late Jurassic-early Cretaceous tectonic event affected Egypt in a most marked way. The Alamein and Abu Balias formations represent thin marine intercalations in the continental section of lower Cretaceous elastics in northern and southern Egypt respectively.
