The notebook of Qena and Dendera
Find the detail that changes the whole city.
Qena gives access to the Dendérah complex, where the temple of Hathor, the temple of Isis and the Roman mammisi are separate buildings. Qena streets and markets complete archaeology, with heat-friendly routes.
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Identity summary
1 to 2 days
Winter · Spring · Autumn
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Heritage · River
Limited accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Qena and Dendera
Qena gives access to the Dendérah complex, where the temple of Hathor, the temple of Isis and the Roman mammisi are separate buildings. Qena streets and markets complete archaeology, with heat-friendly routes.
Check access, reservations and opening hours with the site before visiting.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Temple of Hathor at Dendera
- Temple of Isis at Dendera
- Roman Mammisi of Dendera
Before you choose
- Check access, reservations and opening hours with the site before visiting.
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Ancient temple
Temple of Hathor at Dendera
The temple of Hathor preserves columns, rooms and decorations in the complex of Dendérah. Roofs, crypts and interior passages have distinct access conditions.
Ancient temple
Temple of Isis at Dendera
The temple of Isis is a separate building at the back of the large complex of Hathor. Respect paths and conservation areas.
Ancient temple
Roman Mammisi of Dendera
The Roman mammisi is a separate building dedicated to the divine birth in the complex of Dendérah. Its columns and reliefs are discovered from the authorized paths, without crossing the protections.
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