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Luxor Temple
Large ancient Egyptian temple complex on the east bank of the Nile dedicated to the god Amun.
46 km · about 55 min drive
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Esna
Qena, Egypt · Africa
About Esna
Esna sits on the route: 20 minutes from As Sibā‘īyah, 48km from Karnak Temple Complex.
Esna is in Qena, Egypt, with about 460,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is As Sibā‘īyah, about 17 km away.
Esna (Arabic: إسنا IPA: [ˈʔesnæ], Ancient Egyptian: jwny.t or tꜣ-snt; Coptic: ⲥⲛⲏ or ⲉⲥⲛⲏ Snē from tꜣ-snt; Koine Greek: Λατόπολις Latópolis or πόλις Λάτων (Pólis Látōn) or Λάττων (Lattōn); Latin: Lato) is a city of Egypt. It is located on the west bank of the Nile some 55 km (34 mi) south of Luxor. The city wasRead more
formerly part of the modern Qena Governorate, but as of 9 December 2009, it was incorporated into the new Luxor Governorate.
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What is there to see near Esna?
Within an hour or so of Esna: Luxor Temple (46 km), Karnak Temple Complex (48 km), Valley of the Kings (50 km).
Where is Esna?
Esna is in Qena, Egypt, about 17 km from As Sibā‘īyah.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 462,787
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Egypt
- Region
- Qena
- Timezone
- Africa/Cairo
- Coordinates
- 25.2934, 32.5540
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Worth the detour from Esna
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.
48 km · about 55 min drive
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Valley of the Kings
Royal burial ground containing 63 tombs of pharaohs and nobles, including the tomb of Tutankhamun.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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