ac20 Aug Egypt Baron Empain Palace Restoration

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  • Restoration works at the historic Baron Palace. AFP
    Restoration works at the historic Baron Palace. AFP
  • The structure was built in the classical Khmer architectural style of Cambodia's Angkor Wat. AFP
    The structure was built in the classical Khmer architectural style of Cambodia's Angkor Wat. AFP
  • Many have taken issue with white marble additions to the building's rosy pink stone exterior. EPA
    Many have taken issue with white marble additions to the building's rosy pink stone exterior. EPA
  • An Egyptian archaeologist works on restoring relief sculptures at the palace, which was built in the 20th century by Belgian industrialist Edouard Empain. Reuters
    An Egyptian archaeologist works on restoring relief sculptures at the palace, which was built in the 20th century by Belgian industrialist Edouard Empain. Reuters
  • The palace was built between 1907 and 1911. Reuters
    The palace was built between 1907 and 1911. Reuters
  • Baron Palace is located in the Cairo suburb of Heliopolis, Egypt. EPA
    Baron Palace is located in the Cairo suburb of Heliopolis, Egypt. EPA
  • People work on the restoration of tiles in the Baron Palace. EPA
    People work on the restoration of tiles in the Baron Palace. EPA
  • Antiquities Minister Khaled El-Enany has dismissed criticism of the restoration as "fake news". EPA
    Antiquities Minister Khaled El-Enany has dismissed criticism of the restoration as "fake news". EPA
  • People work on the restoration of the Baron Palace during a inspection tour. EPA
    People work on the restoration of the Baron Palace during a inspection tour. EPA
  • Archaeologists work on restoring relief sculptures. AFP
    Archaeologists work on restoring relief sculptures. AFP
  • Restoration work began in 2017. EPA
    Restoration work began in 2017. EPA
  • The project will cost around Dh22.1 million. AFP
    The project will cost around Dh22.1 million. AFP
  • The work is expected to be completed the end of the year. AFP
    The work is expected to be completed the end of the year. AFP
  • Baron Palace is expected to open its doors early next year. AFP
    Baron Palace is expected to open its doors early next year. AFP