Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities reaffirmed on Monday that the Egyptian government has allocated EGP 100 million (more than $5 million) toward the restoration of the ancient synagogue in Alexandria.
Yasmin El-Shazly, the General Supervisor of the Department of International Organizations for Cultural and the International Cooperation, also denied reports that the Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue has been placed on UNESCO’s List of World Heritage in Danger, reported the website of the Egyptian Al-Ahram newspaper.
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