Qus
This Nile-side city in Egypt's Qena Governorate, Qus holds the ancient Al-Omari Mosque, built in the style of Cairo's Al-Azhar, alongside scattered pharaonic remains. Archaeologists believe the ground beneath the modern city conceals a substantial quantity of ancient Egyptian artefacts, possibly including embalming temples. The wider region is ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites, and the city sits within sight of the desert mountains that flank the Nile valley.
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- Population84,386
- Nearest water from center 1.7 km1.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 11 km6.9 mi
Nearest airports
Qus: quick answers
Where is Qus?
Qus is in Egypt.
How do you get to Qus?
The nearest airport is Luxor (LXR), about 56 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Qus?
The warmest month is July, averaging 34°C93°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 15°C58°F. The wettest month is December, with about 1 mm0.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Qus?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.