Qift is a city located in the Qena Governorate of Egypt. It is situated on the east bank of the Nile River, approximately 43 km (27 mi) north of Luxor and slightly south of latitude 26° north.
In ancient times, the city served as an important trading emporium due to its proximity to the Red Sea. It facilitated trade between India, Punt, Arabia Felix, and the North. Additionally, Qift was a significant location for gold and quartzite mines in the Eastern Desert and functioned as a starting point for expeditions to Punt via the Wadi Hammamat path to the Red Sea port of Tjau.