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Nag Hammâdi

Qena, Egypt · Africa

About Nag Hammâdi

Nag Hammâdi sits on the route: 15 minutes from Farshūţ, 56km from Karnak Temple Complex.

Nag Hammâdi is a town located in Qena, Egypt. With a population of 59,601, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Nag Hammâdi sits in Egypt, where you drive on the right. It's in the Africa/Cairo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Nag Hammâdi to your route.

About Nag Hammâdi

The Nag Hammadi massacre was a massacre of Coptic Christians carried out on the eve of 7 January 2010, in the Egyptian city of Nag Hammadi. The massacre occurred when Mohamed Hussein started shooting in front of the Nag Hammadi Cathedral, as Coptic Christians were leaving the church after celebrating the midnight

Read more Christmas Divine Liturgy. The massacre resulted in the murder of six Coptic Christians and one (1) police officer. Nine other Copts were confirmed to be wounded, and two Muslims were reportedly wounded in the attack. Egypt's Interior Ministry said it suspected the attack was motivated by the alleged rape by a Christian of a Muslim girl. The Nag Hammadi massacre gained widespread international attention, and was condemned by Pope Benedict XVI, Lebanese MP Nadim Gemayel, Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini, and Canadian Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon. The massacre was one of the most serious outbreaks of anti-Christian violence in Egypt, and the worst since the murder of 21 Coptic Christians in Kosheh in January 2000.

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Where is Nag Hammâdi located?

Nag Hammâdi is located in Qena, Egypt, Africa. The coordinates are 26.0495 latitude, 32.2414 longitude.

What is the population of Nag Hammâdi?

Nag Hammâdi has a population of approximately 59,601 people, making it a town in Egypt.

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Quick Information

Population
59,601
Continent
Africa
Country
Egypt
Region
Qena
Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Coordinates
26.0495, 32.2414

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Egypt

Police
122
Ambulance
123
Fire
180
Driving side
right

Tourist police: 126.

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Worth the detour from Nag Hammâdi

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Valley of the Kings

Royal burial ground containing 63 tombs of pharaohs and nobles, including the tomb of Tutankhamun.

50 km · about 55 min drive

ancient ruins

Karnak Temple Complex

The largest ancient religious complex ever constructed, developed over 2,000 years by successive pharaohs and featuring the breathtaking Great Hypostyle Hall with 134 massive columns.

56 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Luxor Temple

Large ancient Egyptian temple complex on the east bank of the Nile dedicated to the god Amun.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Nearby Destinations

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Dār as Salām

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Al Balyanā

🇪🇬 Egypt

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Girga

🇪🇬 Egypt

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Qina

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50 km awayPop. 252,883

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