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Greece unveils Parthenon’s facade whole for first time in 220 years

Greece has restored the Parthenon's western facade, making it appear whole for the first time in approximately 220 years. Two new marble blocks were added to the temple's western end, allowing visitors to see the original design and proportions of this part of the structure. The project is part of ongoing efforts to restore the ancient monument, which suffered damage from wars, weather, and looting over the centuries. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni praised the restoration as 'truly stunning' and highlighted the return of the Parthenon's geometric perfection.

Visitors to the Acropolis can now see the Parthenon’s western side looking whole for the first time in about 220 years.

Officially unveiled Thursday, restorers have slotted two new marble blocks into long-empty gaps high on the temple’s western end – the view visitors see when they first enter the ancient monument in Athens.

The 25-century-old monument overlooking the Greek capital attracted about 4.6 million visitors last year. Long-term restoration projects address damage caused by war, weather and looting, including the broken outline of the western side.

Culture Minister Lina Mendoni described the sight after the latest restoration as “truly stunning”.

The two new stones, she said, do more than fill a gap.

“They allow the unique proportions and the geometric perfection of the Parthenon’s western face to be seen once again,” she said.

The western pediment of the Parthenon. Photo: Greek Ministry of Culture via EPA

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South China Morning PostParty-alignedCenter2 days ago
Greece unveils Parthenon’s facade whole for first time in 220 years

Greece has restored the Parthenon's western facade, making it appear whole for the first time in approximately 220 years. Two new marble blocks were added to the temple's western end, allowing visitors to see the original design and proportions of this part of the structure. The project is part of ongoing efforts to restore the ancient monument, which suffered damage from wars, weather, and looting over the centuries. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni praised the restoration as 'truly stunning' and highlighted the return of the Parthenon's geometric perfection.

Bias read (Center): The article provides a factual account of a cultural restoration project with no apparent ideological framing. It quotes an official source (Culture Minister Lina Mendoni) and focuses on the historical and aesthetic significance of the work without taking a political stance.

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