To the north of this region is at-Tinah Gulf, and ancient cities in this region included Pelusium. The Giddi and Mitla passes of this region have been
To the north of this region is at-Tinah Gulf, and ancient cities in this region included Pelusium. The Giddi and Mitla passes of this region have been of military importance, and oil was first discovered in this region at Mount Tanakah. The Wadi al-Arish dominates the northeastern part of this region, whose Ras Mohammed National Park is a popular tourist destination. Home to Taha, Dahab, Sharm ash-Sheikh, and St. Catherine's Monastery, for 10 points, name this Egyptian peninsula known for a namesake Biblical mountain.
To the north of this region is at-Tinah Gulf, and ancient cities in this region included Pelusium.
{Sinai} Peninsula [or {Shibh Jazirat Sina}']