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.

"The Castle of the Pyrenees" a painting by famous Belgian artist Rene Magritte is seen on a wall as a laborer on a ladder prepares the Israel Museum of Jerusalem for a re-opening.
The restored western face of the Parthenon, Greece, July 2, 2026.

After 200 years in ruin: Greece unveils complete restoration of Parthenon's western pediment

The Palace of the Despots, in the Castle City of Mystras.

Greece reopens country’s only surviving Byzantine palace after over 40 years of restoration work

Restoration of the ziggurat temple in ancient Ur

Iraq races to restore ancient Ziggurat of Ur amid threat of climate erosion - report


Villa of the Papyri treasures resurface: AI restores lost works after 2,000 years

UK scientists used AI to "virtually unroll" ancient scrolls charred by Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago.

 Villa of the Papyri treasures resurface: AI restores lost works after 2,000 years.

Restoration ongoing at world's longest stone bridge in Turkey

The Uzun Köprü, measuring 1,266 meters in length with 171 arches, is recognized as the world's longest stone bridge. It was included in UNESCO's Tentative Heritage List in 2015.

 Restoration ongoing at world's longest stone bridge in Turkey.

Kladios baths in ancient Olympia to be restored

The bathing complex was constructed in 100 CE on the site of a swimming pool from the 5th century BCE.

 Kladios baths in ancient Olympia to be restored.

Restoration of ancient Pelinna Acropolis underway

Alexander the Great passed through Ancient Pelinna in 335 BC to invade Boeotia.

 Statue of Alexander the Great.

Historical heritage sites on verge of closure after year of rockets to northern communities

The Rosh Pina restoration site, an important part of the history of settlement in the Galilee, is struggling to survive following a sharp decline in tourism. They can close by the end of the. month.

Rocket impact on a building in the Galilee

Turkey plans to open Hagia Sophia's underground labyrinth of tunnels after cleaning, restoration

Dr. Hasan Fırat Diker, of the Hagia Sophia Science Council, said they’ve studied Hagia Sophia’s underground structures for five years.

Turkey plans to open Hagia Sophia's underground labyrinth of tunnels after cleaning, restoration.

Secret Papal escape route reopens after restoration

The fortified passageway, which connects the Vatican with Castel Sant'Angelo, offers visitors a unique glimpse into the tumultuous history of Rome.

 Vicolo d'Orfeo with the arch under the walls of the Passetto in the Borgo district adjacent to the Vatican in Rome, Italy.

Knidos to reopen its ancient Great Church

Knidos was home to notable figures such as Eudoxus, an esteemed astronomer, Sostratus, the architect behind the famed Lighthouse of Alexandria.

 Marble sculpture of the lion of Knidos at the British museum in London.

Hagia Sophia's iconic dome to be disassembled for major restoration

Disassembly expected to begin in March or April, pending project approval.

 Hagia Sophia's iconic dome to be disassembled for major restoration.

Notre-Dame Cathedral to reopen in December 2024 after extensive restoration

The restoration mobilized 2,000 artisans and cost 700 million euros to restore the historic landmark.

 Notre-Dame de Paris.