Akhmim, Sohag

Name: Akhmim
Address: Sohag, Egypt

#3 among attractions in Sohag

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Akhmim is a city in the Sohag Governorate of Upper Egypt. Referred to by the ancient Greeks as Khemmis or Chemmis and Panopolis, it is located on the east bank of the Nile, four miles to the northeast of Sohag. ()

Local name: أخميم Coordinates: 26°33'46"N, 31°45'0"E

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Akhmim – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sidi Arif Mosque, El Hawawish, Sohag Stadium.

3.2 miW
Mosque
Sidi Arif Mosque, Sohag
81 min walk • The Sidi Arif Mosque is one of the largest mosques in Sohag Governorate. It was built for the first time at the 14th century and was reconstructed several times; the last one was in 1968 and being renewed in 1998 for the last time. At the corners of the facade are two minarets, and the roof is crowned by a dome.
4.9 miNE
Archaeological site
El Hawawish
124 min walk • El Hawawish is the name given to the site of the ancient necropolis for the city of Akhmim in the Sohag Governorate, Egypt.
2.5 miW
Football, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Sohag Stadium, Sohag
65 min walk • Sohag Stadium is located in the city centre of Sohag, its capacity is 20,000 and almost identical to any other Egyptian ground on the Nile in Aswan, Naq Hammadi, El Minya FC, Asyut, Beni Suef and Fayum.

Akhmim, Sohag

Facts and practical information

Akhmim – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Sidi Arif Mosque, Sohag

El Hawawish

Sohag Stadium, Sohag