The area possesses a complex structural history. Structures are
clearly observed around Meatiq dome, Wadi Atalla, Wadi
Hammamat, Wadi Queih and Bir Um Fawakhir. The area
was subjected to a normal, wrench and thrust faults in addition
to strike-slip shear zones. The normal faults are older and were
formed at different phases. The microlinears are conforming to
the major structures