Hesham Sallam
@hesham-sallam.bsky.social
Egyptian paleontologist, Professor at MansouraUniversity, Founder of MUVP
Fast, fearless, unstoppable!
Egyptian Desert!
Egyptian Desert!
September 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Fast, fearless, unstoppable!
Egyptian Desert!
Egyptian Desert!
First uploading of a photo of Wadi Hitan from Wadi Hitan, Egypt 🤷♂️❤️
June 1, 2025 at 4:43 PM
First uploading of a photo of Wadi Hitan from Wadi Hitan, Egypt 🤷♂️❤️
Kerunia cornuta is a hydrozoan fossil that lived in Wadi Hitan of Egypt 40 million years ago. From this view, its shape resembles the ankh, the famous symbol of life in ancient Egyptian times.
May 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Kerunia cornuta is a hydrozoan fossil that lived in Wadi Hitan of Egypt 40 million years ago. From this view, its shape resembles the ankh, the famous symbol of life in ancient Egyptian times.
In this place, we do high-quality research, train young scientists, reach out to the public, digitize Egyptian fossils, explore new discoveries, and much more.
May 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM
In this place, we do high-quality research, train young scientists, reach out to the public, digitize Egyptian fossils, explore new discoveries, and much more.
Finally met the original fossil of #Aegyptopithecus — the ancient primate that lived in Egypt 30 million years ago. A true ancestor moment!
April 24, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Finally met the original fossil of #Aegyptopithecus — the ancient primate that lived in Egypt 30 million years ago. A true ancestor moment!
#SallamLab supports young Egyptian women in becoming leaders in science by engaging them in practical paleontological research, field expeditions, and educational experiences.
April 10, 2025 at 7:13 AM
#SallamLab supports young Egyptian women in becoming leaders in science by engaging them in practical paleontological research, field expeditions, and educational experiences.
A field workshop by #SallamLab on how to handle exposed fossils — empowering young Egyptian explorers and training the next generation of paleontologists!
April 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM
A field workshop by #SallamLab on how to handle exposed fossils — empowering young Egyptian explorers and training the next generation of paleontologists!
April 8, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Differential Weathering and Erosion in the Western Desert of Egypt
March 27, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Differential Weathering and Erosion in the Western Desert of Egypt
A 40-million-year-old whale skull and its mandibles sticking out of a cliff.
#SallamLab #MUVP #Egypt
#SallamLab #MUVP #Egypt
March 27, 2025 at 2:20 PM
A 40-million-year-old whale skull and its mandibles sticking out of a cliff.
#SallamLab #MUVP #Egypt
#SallamLab #MUVP #Egypt
Aegyptopithecus (Right), an early primate, and Bastetodon (left), its likely predator. They coexisted in Egypt 30 million years ago, shaping a dynamic ecosystem.
#SallamLab #MUVP #Egypt
#SallamLab #MUVP #Egypt
March 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Aegyptopithecus (Right), an early primate, and Bastetodon (left), its likely predator. They coexisted in Egypt 30 million years ago, shaping a dynamic ecosystem.
#SallamLab #MUVP #Egypt
#SallamLab #MUVP #Egypt
March 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
March 19, 2025 at 7:49 AM
This handful of sediment from Wadi Al-Hitan, Egypt, isn’t just sand—it holds the remains of ancient marine life, including sea urchins, shells, sharks, crabs, and nummulites, telling the story of a long-lost ocean.
March 15, 2025 at 9:34 AM
This handful of sediment from Wadi Al-Hitan, Egypt, isn’t just sand—it holds the remains of ancient marine life, including sea urchins, shells, sharks, crabs, and nummulites, telling the story of a long-lost ocean.
Our recent research received extensive media coverage. The article ranked 13th in Altmetric Attention and 6th in Taylor & Francis publications for 2025. @shorouqalashqar.bsky.social @matt-borths.bsky.social
#SallamLab #MUVP #Egypt
#SallamLab #MUVP #Egypt
March 14, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Our recent research received extensive media coverage. The article ranked 13th in Altmetric Attention and 6th in Taylor & Francis publications for 2025. @shorouqalashqar.bsky.social @matt-borths.bsky.social
#SallamLab #MUVP #Egypt
#SallamLab #MUVP #Egypt
Robert Carroll Award – Nominations Open - For outstanding early-career researchers in vertebrate paleontology. If you know a deserving candidate, consider submitting a nomination!
Nomination Deadline: April 1, 2025
vertpaleo.org/robert-lynn-...
Nomination Deadline: April 1, 2025
vertpaleo.org/robert-lynn-...
March 4, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Robert Carroll Award – Nominations Open - For outstanding early-career researchers in vertebrate paleontology. If you know a deserving candidate, consider submitting a nomination!
Nomination Deadline: April 1, 2025
vertpaleo.org/robert-lynn-...
Nomination Deadline: April 1, 2025
vertpaleo.org/robert-lynn-...
February 23, 2025 at 7:52 AM
During the COVID days, when we found the #Bastetodon, I was so excited that I took it home to work on it and figure out what it was ❤️
#SallamLab #MUVP #Egypt
#SallamLab #MUVP #Egypt
February 22, 2025 at 7:18 AM
During the COVID days, when we found the #Bastetodon, I was so excited that I took it home to work on it and figure out what it was ❤️
#SallamLab #MUVP #Egypt
#SallamLab #MUVP #Egypt
#Spinosaurus skull vs. #Bastetodon skull, with @shorouqalashqar.bsky.social for scale. #SallamLab #MUVP #Egypt
February 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
#Spinosaurus skull vs. #Bastetodon skull, with @shorouqalashqar.bsky.social for scale. #SallamLab #MUVP #Egypt
February 18, 2025 at 9:53 AM
February 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The Fayum remains one of Africa’s most vital fossil sites,” says co-author Matt Borths @matt-borths.bsky.social . Our team is excited to continue exploring this remarkable region to uncover more about ancient African ecosystems. #SallamLab #MUVP
February 17, 2025 at 8:41 AM
The Fayum remains one of Africa’s most vital fossil sites,” says co-author Matt Borths @matt-borths.bsky.social . Our team is excited to continue exploring this remarkable region to uncover more about ancient African ecosystems. #SallamLab #MUVP
Named after the cat-headed goddess Bastet, Bastetodon is symbolically linked to Sekhmetops, inspired by the lion-headed goddess Sekhmet. Mythology meets science in this incredible find! #SallamLab #MUVP
February 17, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Named after the cat-headed goddess Bastet, Bastetodon is symbolically linked to Sekhmetops, inspired by the lion-headed goddess Sekhmet. Mythology meets science in this incredible find! #SallamLab #MUVP
This discovery reshapes our understanding of hyaenodont evolution! Bastetodon and its relative Sekhmetops reveal that these ancient carnivores originated in Africa before spreading across the globe.
#SallamLab #MUVP
#SallamLab #MUVP
February 17, 2025 at 8:41 AM
This discovery reshapes our understanding of hyaenodont evolution! Bastetodon and its relative Sekhmetops reveal that these ancient carnivores originated in Africa before spreading across the globe.
#SallamLab #MUVP
#SallamLab #MUVP
It all began when team member Belal Salem @belals.bsky.social spotted large teeth sticking out of the ground. This led to the discovery of a nearly complete skull of Bastetodon, a fearsome leopard-sized carnivore that once roamed ancient lush Fayum forests. #SallamLab #MUVP
February 17, 2025 at 8:41 AM
It all began when team member Belal Salem @belals.bsky.social spotted large teeth sticking out of the ground. This led to the discovery of a nearly complete skull of Bastetodon, a fearsome leopard-sized carnivore that once roamed ancient lush Fayum forests. #SallamLab #MUVP