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The Hadrian Aqueduct of Athens | An marvel of ancient Roman engineering springs back to life

The Hadrian Aqueduct of Athens | An marvel of ancient Roman engineering springs back to life

Dec 12, 2023 |

Hadrian’s Aqueduct in Athens is the only Roman aqueduct of this type and size that has been constructed in Europe and that still carries water. This monumental technical construction of the ancient world does not only have great cultural value, but it can also be utilized to reduce the city’s environmental footprint.

The Greek government is supporting a multi-dimensional plan to put this ancient aqueduct back into use, in order both to cover current needs for irrigation water, and to develop new places of cultural and environmental interest.

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“Meanings”: Exhibition at the Acropolis Museum

“Meanings”: Exhibition at the Acropolis Museum

Dec 11, 2023 |

The new exhibition titled NoHMATA “Meanings”. Personifications and Allegories from Antiquity to Today, at the Acropolis Museum, focuses on πersonified concepts and meanings with human or animal form and allegorical stories – from celestial objects, islands, rivers and cities to concepts like Justice and Injustice.

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Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology

Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology

Aug 28, 2023 |

The Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology in the heart of Athens offers visitors the opportunity to discover two very interesting aspects of ancient Greek culture through its permanent exhibitions “Ancient Greece – The Origins of Technology” and “Musical Instruments and Toys of Ancient Greece”.

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🏛The Parthenon, free of scaffolding for the first time in decades

The scaffolding, installed along the west side of the 5th-century BC temple for conservation work some 20 years ago, has been removed, allowing an unobstructed view of Athens’ famous landmark.

As Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni pointed out, we have not had the opportunity to see the Parthenon "free" of scaffolding for at least two generations, since these structures were erected on the west side twenty years ago. In fact, as she said, we haven’t truly seen the Parthenon completely "clear", as it is today, for at least 200 years. "It is an amazing sight, because we are used to seeing the Parthenon surrounded by scaffolding, and it is wonderful that passers-by, Greeks and visitors alike, can enjoy this view from many different corners of the city".

As the Minister added, this a view that we will not be able to enjoy for much longer than a month, because unfortunatelly scaffolding is necessary, as work will have to continue on the west side; however, as she explained, the new scaffolding that will be installed is lighter and more aesthetically compatible with the monument. More importantly, it will only remain in place until the summer of 2026, at the latest, eventually leaving the Parthenon completely "free" of scaffolding, at last.

"People who climb the Sacred Rock say that it is like seeing a completely different monument. There is great enthusiasm, which moves and pleases us very much", added Mendoni.

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