Greece’s Parthenon western facade clear of scaffolding after 50 years

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One of the world's most iconic ancient monuments is entering a new chapter. After decades of painstaking restoration, visitors to Athens' Parthenon can now see its western facade free of scaffolding for the first time in nearly 50 years, revealing the remarkable progress of an ambitious conservation project. Al Jazeera’s John Psaropoulos reports from Athens, Greece. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Greece #Parthenon #Athens #Acropolis #ParthenonRestoration #AncientGreece #Archaeology #CulturalHeritage #HistoricMonuments #MarbleRestoration #GreekHistory #WorldHeritage #Tourism #ArtHistory #Architecture #AlJazeeraEnglish

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