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).
- Opposition to demolition to make way for New Acropolis Museum : November 5, 2007
- Greece gives go-ahead for demolition of buildings : September 12, 2007
- Will the buildings in front of the New Acropolis Museum be demolished? : June 9, 2008
- Will Greece demolish building to make way for the New Acropolis Museum : August 16, 2007
- What will happen to the old Acropolis Museum : February 13, 2013
- Demolition of buildings in front of New Acropolis Museum blocked by Greek courts : July 13, 2009
- Greece may demolish historic landmark : July 14, 2007
- Protests in Athens over demolition of Art Deco building : November 6, 2007