Qena

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Location of Qena on the map of Egypt.
Location of Qena on the map of Egypt.

Qena (Arabic: قنا) is a city in Upper Egypt, and the capital of the Qena Governorate. It is situated on the east bank of the Nile. Qena was known as Kaine during the Greco-Roman period.

Qina has witnessed major restorations, and came third in the UNESCO City Beauty contest.

Coordinates: 26°10′N, 32°43′E