An ancient synagogue in Alexandria, Egypt, has been renovated, reopened and rededicated by the government. The renovation work on the Eliyahu Hanavi synagogue, built in 1881, started in 2017 after the two-story building suffered a partial collapse. The location is the home of the previous synagogue that historians say was erected in 1354 CE.

The synagogue is distinctive architecturally, known for its ruby columns and marble floors. The synagogue is said to be the last active Jewish house of worship in the coastal city of Alexandria, which at one time was home to about 40,000 Jews; today, only a handful are left.

Renovations included structural reinforcement of the building, restoration of the main façade, cleaning of brass and wooden objects, and development of security and lighting systems.