Meteorite law in Egypt
No meteorite-specific rule that we can confirm. The Gebel Kamil crater area is protected; export of natural and cultural objects is tightly controlled.
No specific law known
We know of no Egyptian law written for meteorites, but Egypt controls the export of cultural and natural objects strictly. The small Kamil crater in the far south-west, found in 2008, was made by an iron meteorite only a few thousand years ago. The famous Nakhla Martian meteorite fell near Alexandria in 1911; its stones are in museums.
This is general information to help you ask the right questions, not legal advice. Laws change and their details matter, and this summary was last reviewed in 2026. Before you search, buy, sell or export a meteorite, check the current law with the authorities of the country concerned or a qualified lawyer. See meteorite law by country.
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Glossary: Meteorite ownership, Export rules, Landowner permission, Provenance