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Thursday, June 10, 2021

Acropolis now: Greeks outraged at concreting of ancient site

Installation of new pathway and lift has been criticised by archaeologists and called ‘a scandal’ When seen through the eyes of Manolis Korres, the architect who has long presided over the restoration of the Parthenon, the Acropolis needs no improvement at all. In the face of such architectural mastery, he thinks of himself more as a maestro of order, making a monument that has survived explosions, fire, looting and earthquakes more understandable to the public. Continue reading...


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