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1. El-Atiq Mosque:

It is also called el-Farshuti Mosque (the old mosque). It dates

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back to the era of Al-Hafiz, the 11 Caliph of the Fāṭimids 527
AH.

2. Sidi Arif Mosque (also known as Masjid Al-Arif Bellah):

It is located in the heart of the city of Sohag, dating back to the

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8 century. However, it was reconstructed in 1968.

3. Prince Hassan Mosque:

It is located in Akhmim and constructed during the reign of

Prince Hassan, son of Prince Mohammed in 1117-1121 AH on a

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rectangular area of 648 m . The mosque is famous for its
distinctive minaret, wonderful architectural decorations, and the

wooden columns that carry the ceiling. It stands as a model of

local heritage in Ottoman architecture.

4. Osman Mosque:

It is located in Girga, and is one of the ancient mosques dating

back to the Ottoman era that has a distinguished architectural

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