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Al-hawwaoich Cemeteries :


               This  is  a  series  of  tombs  carved  into  the  rock  whose  walls  are

               engraved  with  colorful  inscriptions.  And,  recently,  a  wooden

               colorful statue was found in addition to the first Pharaonic dress

               made of linen.






               Al-ahjarsh Cemeteries:


               They are located south Otribis and include the tombs of the Fifth

               Dynasty, where the walls are engraved with daily life texts. and

               eight coffins of eight mummies were found.






               Athribis City:


               Athribis  City  is  located  west  Sohag,  where  two  temples  were

               erected at the site, namely the Temple of Ptolemy the Piper, and

               the  Temple of  Ptolemy  X. In  addition  to  many  other  Pharaonic

               tombs.






               Islamic Monuments:


               Sohag  is  famous  for  its  Islamic  monuments  dating  back  to  the

               Fatimid era, salient of which are:


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