November 2, 2011
Metopes of Parthenon rediscovered
Five missing metopes from the Parthenon have been rediscovered, buried in the walls of the Acropolis when they were repaired in the past.
From:
Greek Reporter
Archaeologists Discover New Metopes of Parthenon
Posted on 04 March 2011 by Anastasia BrousouFive metopes of the Parthenon have been discovered in the South wall of Acropolis. According to “Eleftherotypia” daily, the archaeologists claim that the metopes have been placed in the 18th century, when the Acropolis wall was being repaired. The experts discovered the metopes, while processing 2250 photos with modern photographic methods.
The metopes found, are different from the other panels, as they are made of marble from the area of Penteli. Until recently the archaeologists used to believe that those metopes had been destroyed during the Morosini explosion of the Parthenon, in 1678.
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- Parthenon photo exhibition in Greek Russian magazine : November 16, 2011
- 2,350 tonnes of marbles used in Acropolis restoration : May 29, 2009
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- How should the Parthenon Frieze be displayed? : April 20, 2008