Qena City is the capital of Qena Governorate and one of the major cities in Upper Egypt. It is located on the western bank of the Nile about 39 miles from Luxor and 57 miles from El Balyana. During the Greco- Roman period, it was called Kaine and it encloses a large number of monuments such as the remains of Hathor Temple in Dendera. Nowadays, Qena is renowned for its pottery pots or porous water bottles that are made of local clay and known as Kulal.
Qena is a highly preferable destination for many tourists for its moderate weather and the wide range of facilities and services provided to ensure the utmost comfort for the visitors. It is linked with the surrounding cities and governorates with various means of transportation. It can easily be reached by car due to the opening of Wadi Qen...
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