Restoration complete for the magnificent Etruscan ‘Tomb of the Shields’
The Etruscan Necropolis of Monterozzi in Tarquinia stands testament to the artistic achievements and capabilities of the ancient Italic people. Within this perimeter, the Tomb…
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The ancient theater at Perga to undergo complete restoration
Previously we have talked at length about the incredible ancient city of Perga (or Perge) that “boasts around 5,000 years of historical legacy and is…
5 years of restorative works completed on the mosaics of St. Mark’s Basilica
St. Mark’s Basilica (Basilica Cattedrale Patriarcale di San Marco) is the most renowned of the churches of Venice and is often considered as one of…
The originally massive Temple of Olympian Zeus to be comprehensively restored
Other than the incredible Parthenon, the Temple of Olympian Zeus (Naos tou Olympiou Dios), also known as the Olympieion, stands out as one of the…
Researchers reveal the stunning artistry behind a surviving ancient Roman painting
When it comes to artworks, very few of them can boast their perseverance through molten lava, volcanic ash, decades of humidity and modern-day pollution. The…
Restoration of the magnificent Mausoleum Of Augustus commences with a $11 million project
Last year, we talked about how Rome Commissioner Francesco Paolo Tronca approved an ambitious 6 million euro project for the restoration of the Mausoleum Of…
Authorities all set to restore Caesarea, the ancient Roman hub in Israel
When it comes to historical flair, the ancient port town of Caesarea (or Kesariya) in north-central Israel, originally built by Herod the Great in honor…
Turkish officials begin restoration of the ‘Gate of Constantinople’ in the historic city of Nicaea
Nicaea (corresponding to modern day Iznik), situated in a fertile basin at the eastern end of Lake Ascanius, was an important ancient city in the…
Researchers to embark on a restoration project for the monuments of Delos
The island of Delos, located near the center of the Cyclades archipelago (east of mainland Greece), carries forth its unique historical legacy that is rather…
Ancient ‘Great Temple’ in Ethiopia constructed by Sabaeans, now restored by antiquities departments
Yeha, a town in the northern Tigray Region of Ethiopia, boasts a range of historical credentials, including being the capital of the kingdom of D’mt,…
