Parthenon West Pediment Shines Again After 220 Years
TL;DR
For the first time in about 220 years, the Parthenon’s west façade is fully visible as external scaffolding is removed and a complex restoration is completed. The Acropolis Monuments Restoration Service reassembled the orthostates with new marble and precise placement, using a modern scaffold system and safety standards, funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility. The milestone restores the monument’s architectural unity and reaffirms its status as a key symbol of Western civilization.
- After 220 years Greece completes restoration of Parthenon façade Euronews.com
- With Fresh Marble Fillings, the Parthenon Gets a Partial Glow-Up The New York Times
- Greece’s Parthenon gets a facelift, revealing a look not seen for 220 years AP News
- Greece Completes Historic Restoration of Parthenon Greek City Times
- Parthenon unbound after two centuries eKathimerini.com
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