The Ministry of Antiquities’ Projects Sector approved the disbursement of LE40 million for a comprehensive restoration and development plan for the Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue, known as the Jewish Temple in Alexandria, said head of the Islamic and Coptic Monuments Department al-Saeed Helmy Ezzat on Wednesday. A part of the synagogue ceiling fell down a few months ago, causing the closure of the sacred temple. Feasibility and research studies needed for the implementation of restoration has been completed, Ezzat told Al-Masry Al-Youm. The project will involve the architectural restoration of the temple and will start immediately after approval from the Board of Directors of the Antiquities Ministry. Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm

Source: Egypt Independent July 05, 2017 11:26 UTC