Post No.21. Parthenon
Restoration Project
Documentation about the secrets, reconstruction and
restoration of the Parthenon are extensive but they are fundamentally important
in this colossal task of repairing almost 2000 years of attempts to recover
this work for humanity and prevent it from being lost. There have been many
mistakes, looting but there is an effort to save this piece, which is already
part of humanity and I believe that digital transformation has much to
contribute. My purpose in this post is to summarize the efforts and find new
ideas using the knowledge learned from both the errors and the achievements. It's
a battle against time but we're going to win it. The Parthenon will continue to
decorate Greece
In 1975, the Greek government began a
concerted effort to restore the Parthenon and other Acropolis structures. After
some delay, a Committee for the Conservation of the Acropolis Monuments was
established in 1983. the project later attracted funding and technical
assistance from the European Union. An archaeological committee thoroughly documented
every artifact remaining on the site, and architects assisted with computer
models to determine their original locations. Particularly important and
fragile sculptures were transferred to the Acropolis Museum
According to architect Manolis Korres,
director of the Acropolis Restoration Project, the stonemasons who cut and
honed the marble of the Parthenon were as responsible for the immortal temple
as the politicians, architects, and sculptors generally credited. In his book From Pentelicon to the Parthenon, Korres brings
these ancient craftsmen to life. The book follows a single marble block from a
quarry on the slopes of Mt.
Penteli
Its massive foundation were made of
limestone, and the columns were made of Pentelic marble, a material that was
utilized for the first time. The Greeks have preference for marble. (Wikipedia
and other resources)
How Was the Parthenon of Athens built –
Ancient Greek Engineering Documentary. Time:
57:37:
Discovery Channel Documentary- Engineering Feats
of the Golden Age. The Parthenon- Part 1. Time: 15:01
Discovery Channel Documentary- Engineering Feats
of the Golden Age. The Parthenon- Part 2. Time: 15:01:
The Acropolis of Athens in Ancient Greece- Dimensions and
proportions of Parthenon. Time:4:30:
Parthenon Reconstruction- How it was in
Ancient Times: 0:34:
The Acropolis Restoration Project. Time:
3:09:
Parthenon 1991: Conservation of the East
Façade . Time: 50:02:
Acropolis Restoration 2002. Time: 5:17:
Parthenon restorations 2015. Time: 1:25:
Parthenon and restoration.Flv. Time: 0:43:
Professor Manolis Korres-“Columns””. Time: 44:39:
Parthenon marbles restoration – Part 1. Time: 10:11:
Parthenon marbles restoration – Part 2. Time: 10:15:
Parthenon marbles restoration – Part 3. Time: 10:16:
Parthenon marbles restoration – Part 4. Time: 11:00:
Parthenon marbles restoration – Part 5. Time: 10:40:
Parthenon and restoration.Flv. Time: 0:43:
Restoration of the Propylaia South Wing. Time: 3:45:
Acropolys & The Parthenon- Athens. Time: 2:05:
PBS NOVA S35E10 Secrets of the Parthenon. Time:44:20:
Professor Nikolaus Aktharis: Thanks for your inspiration to write this post.
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