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Valley of the Kings
Royal burial ground containing 63 tombs of pharaohs and nobles, including the tomb of Tutankhamun.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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Qina
Qena, Egypt · Africa
About Qina
Qina sits on the route: 25 minutes from Qifţ, 50km from Karnak Temple Complex.
Qina is a city located in Qena, Egypt. With a population of 252,883, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Qina 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 Qina to your route.
About Qina
Kainepolis or Caenepolis (Ancient Greek: Καινὴ πόλις), also called Caene or Kaine (Καινή), was a town of ancient Egypt. It was the southernmost town of the Panopolite nome in the Thebaid of Egypt. It stood upon the eastern bank of the Nile, 2 miles (3.2 km) northwest of Coptos. Herodotus mentions a town Neapolis (ΝέηRead more
πόλις), near Chemmis in Upper Egypt, which is probably the same with Caenepolis. The town later bore the name Maximianopolis (Μαξιμιανοῦ Πόλις). Panopolis, which was north of Chemmis, at one period went by the name of Caene or Caenepolis.
Its site is located near the modern Qena.
According to the Notitia Dignitatum the town was the station of Ala III Dromedariorum (a Roman auxiliary unit consisting of Dromedarii).
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Where is Qina located?
Qina is located in Qena, Egypt, Africa. The coordinates are 26.1642 latitude, 32.7267 longitude.
What is the population of Qina?
Qina has a population of approximately 252,883 people, making it a city in Egypt.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 252,883
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Egypt
- Region
- Qena
- Timezone
- Africa/Cairo
- Coordinates
- 26.1642, 32.7267
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Worth the detour from Qina
3 notable places within an hour's 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.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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Luxor Temple
Large ancient Egyptian temple complex on the east bank of the Nile dedicated to the god Amun.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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