Overview
- Greek authorities have completed the restoration of the Parthenon’s western pediment and removed external scaffolding, presenting the facade in its fullest form in about 220 years.
- A team of archaeologists, engineers and craftsmen repaired surviving fragments, carved new Pentelic marble pieces and inserted two reconstructed supports to strengthen and unify the structure.
- The project forms part of a multi‑generation Acropolis conservation programme that began in the mid‑19th century and has continued through recent technical phases.
- European Union funds helped finance the work, and Greek officials say the rebuild brings the temple closer to its early‑1800s appearance after key sculptures were removed by Lord Elgin.
- Diplomatic talks over the Parthenon sculptures held in the British Museum and other European collections remain unresolved and Greece says discussions about display and repatriation will continue.