Egypt set to open Ben Ezra Synagogue

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced its intention to open the ancient Ben Ezra Synagogue in Cairo soon, after completing about 95% of restoration works, in a move aimed at revitalizing religious tourism.
Aerial view of the historic old Cairo district, showing the Mosque of Amr ibn al-Aas and the complex of religious built atop the fortress that includes the Church of St George, the Coptic Orthodox Church of St Mary and Ben Ezra Jewish Synagogue, May 14, 2021.
Aerial view of the historic old Cairo district, showing the Mosque of Amr ibn al-Aas and the complex of religious built atop the fortress that includes the Church of St George, the Coptic Orthodox Church of St Mary and Ben Ezra Jewish Synagogue, May 14, 2021. - Amir Makar/AFP via Getty Images
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CAIRO — The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced Sept. 23 its plan to open the ancient Ben Ezra Synagogue in Cairo soon, after completing about 95% of restoration works.

The ministry began restoring the Ben Ezra Synagogue, located in the complex of religions in the Old Cairo district, in mid-April after it had been untouched for 30 years.

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