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The Red Sea valleys hold a wealth that exceeds the petroleum wealth of Saudi Arabia, and its exploitation may lead to separating the Horn of Africa from Africa.

The Red Sea serves as a crucial geographical link between the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean, making it a main trade corridor for East-West continents. It has been historically significant, giving rise to ancient civilizations like Egypt, Sheba of Yemen, Nabataeans, Romans, Levant and Jordan. Additionally, it is associated with the birthplace of three major monotheistic religions - Islam,Judaism,and Christianity.

Exploration trips revealed geological nature and mineral deposits at the bottom of the Red Sea, with studies naming discovered areas. Atlantis remains richest in mineral resources, estimated at approximately ninety-seven million tons including zinc, copper, lead, manganese and uranium.

Saudi Arabia and Sudan have formed an alliance to exploit the mineral wealth of the Red Sea. They established a joint body for this purpose, issuing the first mining license called 'Treasure of the Red Sea.' Saudi Arabia focuses more on metal extraction in Yanbu than in Sudan due to its strategic location as a waterway point for oil ships. However, there are challenges such as environmental pollution and potential long-term impact on sea geography.