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<noembed><nolayer><div style="position:absolute; left:0; top:-100"> The white monastery in Sohag<br> The Upper Nile River picture - Monastery of St.Shenouda,4 kms to the south the red monastery, called the white monastery because of the white lime stone bricks used in building. One day, more than 1800 monks used to pray here. </div></nolayer></noembed>

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The white monastery in Sohag

The white monastery in Sohag

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Monastery of St.Shenouda,4 kms to the south the red monastery, called the white monastery because of the white lime stone bricks used in building.

One day, more than 1800 monks used to pray here.

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