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Egypt to restore historic synagogue

The Egyptian government announced the launch of restoration works at the Ben Ezra Synagogue in Old Cairo, as part of efforts to revive Jewish heritage and attract more tourists to the country.

Cairo synagogue
This picture taken on May 14, 2021, shows an aerial view of Cairo's historic district, showing the Mosque of Amr ibn al-Aas and the Religious Complex built atop the Babylon-in-Egypt fortress which includes the 10th century Greek Orthodox Church of St George, the Coptic Orthodox Church of St Mary, and theBen Ezra Jewish Synagogue. — AMIR MAKAR/AFP via Getty Images

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