Emad Hamdy, Film actor. Baligh Hamdi, composer who created hit songs for many prominent Arabic singers. Dhul-Nun al-Misri, Sufi saint considered the Patron Saint of the Physicians in the early Islamic era of Egypt . Jaber Abu Hussein, narrator of the Taghribat Bani Hilal. Omar Taher, writer and poet. Nearby attractions Abydos is one of the most ancient cities of Upper Egypt, and also of the eighth Upper Nome, of which it was the capital city. It is considered one of the most important archaeological sites of Ancient Egypt. The sacred city of Abydos was the site of many ancient temples, including a Umm el-Qa'ab, a royal necropolis where early pharaohs were entombed. Akhmim has several mosques and two Coptic churches. It maintains a weekly market and manufactures cotton goods. El-Hawawish is the ancient necropolis (cemetery) for Akhmim. El-Salamuni comprises a rock-cut chapel dedicated to the god Min. The Meritamen statue in eastern Akhmim. Outside Beit Khallaf are two large brick mastabas from the Third Dynasty. The city Athribis is the site of a temple built for the goddess Repyt (Triphis) by Ptolemy XV Caesarion and subsequent Roman Emperors. Photo gallery See also List of cities and towns in Egypt Upper Egypt Sa'idi people Sa'idi Arabic References External links Sohag on Wikivoyage Sohag on Travel grove Sohag photo album Cities in Egypt Former populated places in Egypt Governorate capitals in Egypt Populated places in Sohag Governorate