Qurta

For the village in Georgia, see Kurta (village).

Qurta
Qurta
Location in Egypt
Coordinates: 24°35′41″N 33°01′21″E / 24.59472°N 33.02250°E / 24.59472; 33.02250
Country Egypt
GovernorateAswan Governorate
Time zoneUTC+2 (EST)

Qurta is a village in Egypt, located on the east bank of the Nile River in the upper Nile valley. It is known for its petroglyphs dating back to the Upper Paleolithic period, from Egypt's prehistoric era, which can be found in Nubian Sandstone formations bordering the Nile. The Qurta petroglyphs are the first known and oldest example of Pleistocene-era artwork in North Africa.

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