History Sohag










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until 19th century there village located in area. in 1960, capital of governorate of girga transferred city of girga growing city of sohag. name of governorate renamed accordingly.


it unclear how long site has been inhabited. there several mummies here date roman times, village. in coptic times, there community of monks living @ white monastery in area.


the 10th of april national day of governorate celebrate victory of egyptian national resistance troops on french troops in johaina battle in 1799.







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