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Green Synagogue is a synagogue in Alexandria, Egypt. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "What reopening the Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue means for Egypt - Al-Monitor: Independent, trusted coverage of the Middle East". www.al-monitor.com. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
  2. "StackPath". dailynewsegypt.com. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
  3. AFP and ToI Staff. "Egypt unveils historic Alexandria synagogue after three-year renovation". www.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 2023-11-03.

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