Restored synagogue heralds new chapter for Egypt's Jews Egypt unveils a newly renovated 14th century synagogue in Alexandria as part of a push to market the country's rich cultural heritage. The Eliyahu Hanavi synagogue, boasting green and violet stained glass windows and towering marble columns, was built in its current form in 1850 by an Italian architect on top of the original edifice dating back to 1354.\\n\\n IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES