<P> The Crossing of the Red Sea (Hebrew: קריעת ים סוף Kriat Yam Suph - Crossing of the Red Sea or Sea of Reeds) is part of the biblical narrative of the Exodus, the escape of the Israelites, led by Moses, from the pursuing Egyptians in the Book of Exodus . This story is also mentioned in the Quran in Surah 26: Al - Shu'ara' (The Poets) in verses 60 - 67 . </P> <P> According to the Exodus account, Moses held out his staff and the Red Sea was parted by God . The Israelites walked on the exposed dry ground and crossed the sea, followed by the Egyptian army . Moses again moved his staff once the Israelites had crossed and the sea closed again, drowning the whole Egyptian army . </P> <P> No archaeological evidence has been found that confirms the crossing of the Red Sea ever took place . </P>

Where did the crossing of the red sea happen