Known for his colloquial charisma and pan-Arab populism, but also his authoritarianism and questionable policies, former leader remains controversial

The country's pan-Arabist president died of a heart attack aged 52; he ruled for 16 years and was succeeded by Sadat

American Research Center in Egypt says work will focus on creating thorough documentation of the graveyard and putting together a site management plan

Jewish community leaders, Egyptian antiquities minister and diplomats are slated to attend Eliyahu Hanavi's reopening following multi-million-dollar rehab

Eliyahu Hanavi shul is one of two remaining Jewish houses of worship in the coastal city, where only a few Jews live today; Jewish leaders originally from Egypt welcome move