Athens’ Temple Of Olympian Zeus Will Undergo Restoration

  • by XpatAthens
  • Thursday, 05 October 2017
Athens’ Temple Of Olympian Zeus Will Undergo Restoration
The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Columns of Olympian Zeus, in central Athens, will soon undergo restoration works, aiming to support its structure.

Located between the Acropolis and the Ardittos hill in the heart of the capital, the temple was dedicated to Olympian Zeus. Construction began in the 6th century BC but was completed some 600 years later, during the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD.

The Central Archaeological Council (KAS) has approved the studies for the monument’s restoration and maintenance, which were compiled taking into consideration its construction features and history, in order to prevent any alterations to its authenticity.

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