Qift

#217 among destinations in Egypt

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Qift is a small town in the Qena Governorate of Egypt about 43 km north of Luxor, situated under 26° north lat. on the east bank of the Nile. In ancient times its proximity to the Red Sea made it an important trading emporium between India, Punt, Felix Arabia and the North. It was important for nearby gold and quartzite mines in the Eastern Desert, and as a starting point for expeditions to Punt. ()

Local name: قفط Coordinates: 25°59'55"N, 32°48'58"E

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Qift – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Deir el-Ballas.

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Archaeological site
Deir el-Ballas
85 min walk • Deir el-Ballas is an archaeological site in Upper Egypt. It was the location of a royal palace and administration center occupied by rulers of the Seventeenth Dynasty in ancient Egypt's late Second Intermediate Period.