To explore the rich history of the northern Nile Valley, head to Sohag's long-awaited museum, which sits on the banks of the Nile, guarded by five colossi of Sekhmet the lion-god.
Inside, ethnographical displays concentrate on Sohag's traditional culture and lifestyles while the archaeological collection focuses on nearby sites, including finds from excavations of the temple of Ramses II in Akhmim and a 6th dynasty statue of military leader Wini, the first known name in the Pharaonic army.
