Visit Qena Governorate


Qena Governorate is located on the eastern side of Egypt in the Nile River Valley. It's a great place to explore ancient history, with many ruins and monuments that date back centuries. Tourists flock to famous places like Dendera, home to an impressive temple complex dedicated to Hathor, the goddess of love and joy, or El-Qasr, an old Islamic city built by Fatimid rulers. Additionally, there's plenty of natural beauty in Qena Governorate for visitors to enjoy; Luxor Lake is a popular spot for bird watching or simply taking in views of verdant countryside landscapes.

One interesting historical fact about Qena Governorate is that it was part of Thebes' Upper Egypt kingdom during antiquity (14th century BC). During this time period it was ruled by powerful pharaohs who were responsible for creating some of the most important structures in Egypt's history such as the Great Temple at Karnak and Valley Of The Kings tombs near Luxor.

Also worth visiting are El-Agayeb Village which has several historical sites from Christian Era as well as Qift Village where you can learn about traditional pottery making techniques.
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Cities in Qena Governorate

Isnā, Farshūţ, Dishnā, Qinā