Baron Palace is expected to open its doors early next year. 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
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
The palace was built between 1907 and 1911. Reuters
Baron Palace is located in the Cairo suburb of Heliopolis, Egypt. 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
People work on the restoration of the Baron Palace during a inspection tour. EPA
Archaeologists work on restoring relief sculptures. AFP
Restoration work began in 2017. EPA
The project will cost around Dh22.1 million. 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
Restoration works at the historic Baron Palace. 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
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
Baron Palace is located in the Cairo suburb of Heliopolis, Egypt. 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
People work on the restoration of the Baron Palace during a inspection tour. EPA
Archaeologists work on restoring relief sculptures. AFP
Restoration work began in 2017. EPA
The project will cost around Dh22.1 million. 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
The saga of Baron Palace: Restoration of historic Cairo landmark sparks criticism
Authorities have dismissed outcry over work on the 20th-century site as 'fake news'