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.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Naqādah
Qena, Egypt · Africa
About Naqādah
Naqādah is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Qūş, 21km from Karnak Temple Complex.
Naqādah is in Qena, Egypt, with about 27,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Qūş, about 4 km away.
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What is there to see near Naqādah?
Within an hour or so of Naqādah: Karnak Temple Complex (21 km), Valley of the Kings (22 km), Luxor Temple (24 km).
Where is Naqādah?
Naqādah is in Qena, Egypt, about 4 km from Qūş.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 26,774
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Egypt
- Region
- Qena
- Timezone
- Africa/Cairo
- Coordinates
- 25.9011, 32.7239
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Worth the detour from Naqādah
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Valley of the Kings
Royal burial ground containing 63 tombs of pharaohs and nobles, including the tomb of Tutankhamun.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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Luxor Temple
Large ancient Egyptian temple complex on the east bank of the Nile dedicated to the god Amun.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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