The well-distributed Late Cretaceous–early Paleogene rocks in Egypt are one of the keys to understanding the geologic history of the southern Tethys. Four Late Cretaceous–early Paleogene successions exposed in the Esh-ElMellaha area were investigated. The integrated stratigraphic analyses, including; field, lithostratigraphy and biostratigraphy of these sections within the Esh-ElMellaha ridge showed interesting results. Intensive tectonic processes throughout Paleocene period substantially influenced all rock units, causing differences in their facies and thickness. In addition, these tectonic processes deformed the sedimentary basins. During the Paleocene, Esh-ElMellaha area experienced two significant syn-sedimentary tectonic events (I and II) related to the Syrian Arc Tectonic Event. The evolution of the Esh-ElMellaha basin has been documented for the first time throughout this period which is extremely …