March 29, 2008
Two buildings on the New Acropolis Museum site to be demolished
A decision was taken yesterday by the Greece’s Central Archaeological Council, voting 18:5 for the demolition of the two buildings on the New Acropolis Museum site.
It is thought that amongst other reasons, the requirement to excavate the archaeological remains believed to be underneath these buildings played a part in the eventual decision.
Note that these are not the two buildings in front of the museum that have stirred up significant controversy, but that they are on another part of the site. It is thought though that this decision will pave the way for the demolition of the two buildings at the front off the site.
Articles from the Greek pres detailing this decision are here & here (no English articles yet).
- Greece gives go-ahead for demolition of buildings : September 12, 2007
- Will Greece demolish building to make way for the New Acropolis Museum : August 16, 2007
- Will the buildings in front of the New Acropolis Museum be demolished? : June 9, 2008
- Opposition to demolition to make way for New Acropolis Museum : November 5, 2007
- Demolition of buildings in front of New Acropolis Museum blocked by Greek courts : July 13, 2009
- Art Deco building in front of New Acropolis Museum spared demolition : July 20, 2009
- Demolition of old building for New Acropolis Museum opposed : July 22, 2007
- Greece may demolish historic landmark : July 14, 2007