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Qena is the provincial capital of Qena Governorate. It is situated about 95 km northeast of El Balyane and 63 km northeast of Luxor, and is best known for its close proximity to Dendara's ruins. Its modern prosperity can be attributed to the fact that it is connected to the Red Sea by a single road, which is one of the main transportation routes between the upper Egypt and the red sea. Tourists who travel from Luxor to the Red Sea are sure to pass through Qena, as it is the only good road connection between the two. It is well-known for its ceramics, as well as its vast mountains and lush greenery.Sights
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Qena is the provincial capital of Qena Governorate. It is situated about 95 km northeast of El Balyane and 63 km northeast of Luxor, and is best known for its close proximity to Dendara's ruins. Tourists who travel from Luxor to the Red Sea are sure to pass through Qena, as it is the only good road connection between the two. It is well-known for its ceramics, as well as its vast mountains and lush greenery.
