One of the main cities in upper egypt , has a very huge history in egypt this city named qena , which lies in nile valley , even the name of this city derived from ancient word knt , which means to embrace , because of nile shape in this location .
The capital of this province named Qena indeed , it lies around 60 to the north of luxor and 220 km from safaga , one of the most beautiful cities in upper egypt with a very nice promenade on the nile , and great views , gardens and green area .
In addition , in ancient egypt this city was called caenopolis , and has a lot of heritage from this ancient there the most important sightseeing :
- mosque abdel rahim qenau
- temple of dendera