Restoration
Belgian collector lends rare René Magritte work to Israel Museum during painting restoration
The Castle of the Pyrenees was damaged approximately two months ago when a five-year-old boy visiting the museum with his family pushed a pinecone toward the painting, causing a tear in the canvas.
After 200 years in ruin: Greece unveils complete restoration of Parthenon's western pediment
Greece reopens country’s only surviving Byzantine palace after over 40 years of restoration work
Iraq races to restore ancient Ziggurat of Ur amid threat of climate erosion - report
Yemen's Seiyun Palace, one of the world's largest mudbrick structures, restored
In 2022, a large section of the outer wall collapsed, raising widespread concern over its future.
800 ancient roses: Pompeii's Garden of Hercules reopens
Garden features 1,200 violets, and unique irrigation system restored.
World famous dolphin fresco replica in Knossos collapses
Archaeologists cite neglect of Knossos site and urgent need for restoration.
Restorers puzzle together ancient relics shattered by Turkey’s 2023 earthquake
Artifacts at least a thousand years old are being prepared for re-exhibition, says restorer.
Hagia Sophia begins extensive restoration to reinforce dome against earthquakes
The dome will be strengthened from the exterior to preserve interior mosaics.
Restoration of Darius the Great's inscription at Persepolis to begin after severe erosion
Previous removal of protective canopy led to increased erosion of historic inscription.
Egyptian-French mission uncovers House of Life and tomb complexes in Ramesseum temple
Mohamed Ismail Khaled said the Ramesseum was both a temple and a hub for redistributing goods, helping locals—especially artisans from nearby Deir el-Medina.
Seleucid Empire’s Laodicea's 15,000-seat ancient theater revived
Originally built in the 2nd century BCE, it was destroyed by an earthquake in the 3rd century CE and subsequently rebuilt.
Nero's 2,000-year-old Patara lighthouse to shine again
Built by emperor Nero in 64 AD, the lighthouse has been restored using thousands of original stones.
Hidden 16th-century murals by Juan de Borgoña found behind cabinet in Toledo cathedral
The paintings feature the coat of arms of Cardinal Cisneros and were hidden behind cabinets since 1780.
