Godherja Encyclopedia

Khenemhat (concept)

Biozone: Khenemhat

Straddling the Gonan road which connects north and central Sarradon, Khenemhat is a region characterized by chaparral in the north which gradually transitions to a thin strip of lush marshland in the south. Of particular note to the area are the extensive wadi systems that originate in the nearby highlands, and which have to this day not been entirely mapped.

Flanked on both sides by impressive mountain ranges, the Khenemhat is, for the most part, only marginally less arid and barren than the surrounding desert. Scorched shrubland dominates most of the region, with two notable exceptions - the great river itself, which is home to a rich aquatic fauna; and the beautiful yet isolated wadis that flow down from the Mal Biram range in numbers beyond count.

We begin our hunt near the Khenem itself, though if we are in an adventurous mood we could also explore the region's famous wadis with the help of a local guide. The terrain in the uplands is harsh and rocky, but the great river is visible from practically any vantage point and becoming lost is thankfully not a major risk.