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The Parthenon in Athens briefly shed its scaffolding. Here's a look at its restoration

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — It was a rare sight on Athens’ skyline, and it didn't last long: The Parthenon was without scaffolding for the first time in years. Greek residents and visitors in recent weeks ...
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A Man Brought His Father’s ‘Piece of the Parthenon’ to Greek Officials. They Said It Was From an Even Older Temple in the Acropolis of Athens

When 77-year-old Chilean engineer Enrico Tosti-Croce heard on the radio that Greece was fighting for marble sculptures from the Acropolis of Athens to be returned, he knew what he had to do. “When I ...
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Strawberry moon rises behind the Parthenon in Athens

A full moon, known as the strawberry moon, has risen over the Parthenon in Athens, Greece Tuesday night. The spectacle happens every 2 or 3 years when the moon is aligned over the ancient Greek temple ...
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When the Acropolis’ Parthenon was Converted to a Christian Church

The symbol of Western Civilization, the Acropolis' Parthenon was converted to a Christian church for almost a millennium, ...
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Why Is There A Full-Size Parthenon at the Heart of the US?

Nashville's Parthenon, a stunning replica of Greece's iconic monument, embodies cultural connection between the US and Greece ...
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The Parthenon in Athens briefly shed its scaffolding. Here’s a look at its restoration

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — It was a rare sight on Athens’ skyline, and it didn’t last long: The Parthenon was without scaffolding for the first time in years. Greek residents and visitors in recent weeks ...