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| Al-Quseir has a long history
as one of the major ports of the Red Sea:
from here Queen Hatshepsut launched her
expedition to the Land of Punt. The 16th
century fortress of Sultan Selim, still
standing in the center of town, shows
al-Quseir's former strategic importance.
Today, it is a quiet resort with sandy
beaches, clear waters and coral reefs.
It is also a suitable site for camping
and water sports. |
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An ancient caravan trail to Qift in the
Nile valley, leads from al-Quseir through
the mountains, passing several Pharanoic
and Roman sites. A new road, directly
to Luxor, has been opened. |
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