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    Start

  • 1975

    1975

    • Establishment of the Committee for the Conservation of the Acropolis Monuments (ESMA)
  • 1976

    1976

    • Establishment of a technical office and an archive of the Acropolis Works.
  • 1977

    1977

    • Recording and extensive study of all the problems of the Acropolis monuments in collaboration with other scholarly foundations, such as the National Technical University of Athens, Centre for Nuclear Research “Demokritos”, the Institute for Geological and Metallurgical Research.
    • Transfer of the pedimental statues of Kekrops and his Daughter and Kallirrhoe from the West pediment of the Parthenon to the Acropolis Museum.
    • Temporary measures taken for protection of the monuments: roofing placed over the Porch of the Maidens and over the West Frieze of the Parthenon.
  • 1978

    1978

    • Construction of a passageway for the circulation of visitors on the Propylaia-Parthenon axis.
    • Initiation of the work of recording the scattered members on the Acropolis Rock.
  • 1979

    1979

    • Work of restoring the Erechtheion begins.
    • Caryatids transferred to the Acropolis Museum.
    • The work of stabilizing the rocky slopes of the Acropolis hill begins.
  • 1981

    1981

    • The work of consolidating the 2nd (from the S) architrave block of the entablature of the Propylaia east stoa begins.
    • A narthex is set in the NE corner of the Parthenon after the February earthquake.
  • 1982

    1982

    • Consolidation of the 2nd (from the S) architrave block of the entablature of the Propylaia east stoa completed.
  • 1984

    1984

    • Installation of the Parthenon worksite begins.
  • 1985

    1985

    • Installation of the Parthenon worksite finished.
  • 1986

    1986

    • Beginning of the 1st anastelosis programme of the Parthenon (restoration of the east façade).
    • Beginning of work of surface conservation of the monuments in the Parthenon.
    • Transfer of pedimental sculpture (heads of the horses of the chariot of Helios) from the Parthenon east pediment to the Acropolis Museum.
  • 1987

    1987

    • Work of restoration of the Erechtheion completed.
    • Launching of programme for digital management of the documentation of the Works
    • Educational programmes begin.
  • 1989

    1989

    • Transfer of metopes from the east side of the Parthenon to the Acropolis Museum.
  • 1990

    1990

    • Installation of the Propylaia worksite.
    • Beginning of dismantling of the ceiling coffers of the central building of the Propylaia, which had been restored earlier.

     

  • 1991

    1991

    • Completion of 1st Parthenon anastelosis programme (restoration of the east façade).
  • 1992

    1992

    • Consolidation of the rocks of the slopes of the Acropolis hill completed.
    • Restoration of the 5th column of the south side of the Parthenon.
    • Completion of dismantling of the coffered ceilings of the central building of the Propylaia, which had been restored earlier.
    • Transfer of the Parthenon west frieze to the Acropolis Museum begins.

     

  • 1993

    1993

    • Transfer of the Parthenon west frieze to the Acropolis Museum completed.
    • Begin of dismantling of the sections of the side walls of the Parthenon cella that had been restored earlier.
    • Begin of the structural restoration of the coffers and beams that have been dismantled from the Propylaia ceilings.
  • 1994

    1994

    • Database for Documenting the Erechtheion Restoration programme.
  • 1995

    1995

    • Work of restoration of the Parthenon Pronaos begins.
    • Beginning of structural restoration of dismantled architectural members of the Parthenon Opisthonaos.
    • Conservation of the surface of the Erechtheion begins.
    • New programme of digital indexing of the documentation of the Acropolis Works initiated.
  • 1996

    1996

    • Identification of scattered fragments of the Propylaia ceiling coffers completed.
  • 1997

    1997

    • Consolidation in situ of the columns of the Parthenon Opisthonaos.
  • 1998

    1998

    • Transfer of the frieze of the temple of Athena Nike to the Acropolis Museum.
    • Beginning of intervention on the south side of the east stoa of the Propylaia.
  • 1999

    1999

    • Work completed on stabilizing in situ the columns of the Parthenon Opisthonaos.
    • Presidential Decree 97/1999 establishing the Acropolis Restoration Service (YSMA).
  • 2000

    2000

    • The restoration of the temple of Athena Nike begins (dismantling of the temple is started).
    • Beginning of the work of structural restoration of the blocks of the Parthenon west frieze.
  • 2001

    2001

    • Installation of the second construction crane to the north of the monument.
    • Beginning of 2nd phase of the restoration work on the Parthenon Opisthonaos.
    • Beginning of the restoration work on the north colonnade of the Parthenon.
    • Restoration work on the south wall of the east stoa of the Propylaia completed.
    • Consolidation of the central lintel of the Propylaia completed.
    • Installation of the programme for digital documentation-indexing of the Acropolis restoration works at the worksites of the Acropolis monuments.
  • 2002

    2002

    • Restoration of the ceiling of the central building of the Propylaia begins.
    • Beginning of work of restoring the north wall of the Propylaia central building.
    • Works of dismantling the temple of Athena Nike completed.
    • Cleaning of the stones of the Parthenon west frieze begins.
  • 2003

    2003

    • Installation of a new hoisting system (bridgecrane) in the worksite of the Athena Nike temple.
    • Design and construction of a special machine for cutting flutes in the column drums, or fillings of drums in new marble, in the Parthenon worksite.
  • 2004

    2004

    • Work of restoration of the Parthenon Pronaos completed.
    • Work of restoration of the Parthenon Opisthonaos completed.
    • Work of cleaning and conservation of the Parthenon west frieze completed.
    • Restoration of the north wall of the central building and the east stoa of the Propylaia completed.
    • Conservation of the poros shrine in the basement space of the Athena Nike temple.
    • Installation of flooring in the form of a stainless steel grid over the basement space beneath the temple of Athena Nike.
    • Installation of lift on the north slope of the Acropolis for people with special needs.
  • 2005

    2005

    • Installation and initiation of instrumental monitoring of structural damage in the Acropolis circuit wall.
    • Beginning of the work of backfilling the foundation walls of the Arrephorion.
  • 2006

    2006

    • Completing the construction of Ionic column capitals made of new marble for the restoration of the Propylaia.
  • 2007

    2007

    • Dismantling 6 ancient metopes from the west side of the entablature of the Parthenon north peristasis for protection.
    • The Institute of Geodynamics of the National Observatory of Athens installs the first accelerometer on the Acropolis.
    • The project “Development of Geographical Information Systems for the Acropolis of Athens” begins, it includes the photogrammetric surveying and the three-dimensional scanning of the wall and the Acropolis hill.
    • The completion of backfilling the foundation walls of the Arrephorion for protection.
    • Recording and documenting the poros architectural members found on the Acropolis rock.
  • 2008

    2008

    • Research programme in collaboration with the National Technical University of Athens examining the static behaviour of the Parthenon cella walls and seeking solutions for their restoration.
    • Installing a network of seven accelerometers on the Acropolis in collaboration with the Institute of Geodynamics of the National Observatory of Athens.
    • Completing the restoration of the ceiling of the Propylaia west hall. Removing the scaffoldings and the bridge crane from the west hall.
  • 2009

    2009

    • Completing the restoration in the west part of the entablature of the Parthenon north side.
    • Completing the restoration of the ceiling in the east stoa of the Propylaia. Removing the scaffoldings and the bridge crane.
    • Completing the cleaning of the Erechtheion coffered ceiling with laser light.
    • Completing the project “Development of Geographical Information Systems for the Acropolis of Athens”.
    • Signing a the memorandum of trilateral collaboration between YSMA, the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and the Mie University of Japan for the installation of two accelerometers.
  • 2010

    2010

    • Completing the restoration works in the Athena Nike temple.
    • Completing the restoration works in the north side of the Parthenon.
    • Placing the copies of the six metopes made of artificial stone in the west part of the Parthenon north side.
  • 2011

    2011

    • Repositioning the Derrick crane from the north to the south side of the Parthenon
    • Beginning works on restoring the corners of the Parthenon west side.
    • Beginning restoration works on the orthostate of the Parthenon north wall.
    • Restoration works on the south wall of the Propylaia central building.
    • Beginning works on restoring blocks from the top of the Athena Nike temple bastion.
    • Conducting a research programme in collaboration with the University of Crete exploring suitable mortars for binding limestone.
    • Beginning three-dimensional scanning of the monuments’ architectural members.
  • 2012

    2012

    • Expanding the accelerometer network of the Acropolis, supporting its operation and processing the collected measurements.
    • Completing the restoration work of blocks coming from the top of the bastion in the Athena Nike temple, and also the enhancement of the basement space in the same temple.
    • Beginning the work of restoring the south wing of the Propylaia.
    • Binding fragments of poros architectural members.
    • Beginning of the educational programme “Acropolis and Restoration”.
  • 2013

    2013

    • Beginning carving flutes in the column fillings of the Parthenon Pronaos.
    • Casting copies of the pedimental sculptures and metopes of the west side of the Parthenon.
    • Awarding ESMA with the Grand Prix of Europa Nostra in the category “Dedicated Service by individuals or organisations”, and the work of restoring the Propylaia with the prize of Europa Nostra in the category of “Conservation”.
    • Completion and posting on the Internet of the “Repository of educational content for the Acropolis”, in collaboration with the National Documentation Centre (EKT) of the National Hellenic Research Foundation.
  • 2014

    2014

    • Beginning repositioning architectural members on the two corners of the entablature of the Parthenon west side .
    • Beginning works on the west wing of the Parthenon.
    • Beginning restoration works on the south wall, between the 6th and 7th buttress.
    • Examining the fillings of the Acropolis rock after digging inspection openings in parallel with the wall.
    • Completing the restoration works on the NW column of the Propylaia central building.
    • Completing the conservation works on the Athena Nike temple.
    • Removing inscriptions from the archaeological site to the old Acropolis Museum.
    • The results of a research into finding the suitable filling and sealing mortar containing less cement.
    • Signing a memorandum of collaboration between YSMA and the National Documentation Centre (EKT) for the digital organisation and distribution of information on the Athens Acropolis restoration works.
  • 2015

    2015

    • Completing the restoration works on the west side of the Parthenon.
    • Completing the repositioning of 28 orthostates of the north wall of the Parthenon cella.
    • Structural restoration on the ground of two blocks of the Parthenon west lintel.
    • Completing the restoration works on the south wing of the Propylaia.
    • Completing the restoration works on the NW corner of the Propylaia central building.
    • Completing backfilling works inside the Erechtheion.
    • Building a visitor’s path and a viewing area for the Athena Nike temple from the area of Vravronio.
    • Completing the restoration works on the south wall between the 6th and 7th buttress.
    • Beginning a research into the polychromy of the Acropolis monuments.
    • Completing three-dimensional scanning and a digital model of the Athena Nike temple.
    • Completing works of photogrammetric surveying of the areas of intervention in the Parthenon and the Propylaia.
  • 2016

    2016

    • Anchoring the shale slopes on the Acropolis NW incline.
    • Beginning the conservation of the colonnade of the Propylaia north wing.
    • Repositioning worksite facilities and equipment in order to start new restoration projects.
    • Beginning a research project for the selection of suitable materials for the wall interventions.
  • 2017

    2017

    • Beginning the restoration work on the Parthenon west pediment.
    • Beginning restoration works in the area B17 of the north wall of the Acropolis.
    • Donating and transporting the Derrick crane from the Parthenon to the NTUA Technological Park at Lavrio. Moving the Potain crane from the west side of the Parthenon to inside the monument.
    • Investigating whether a new structural stone was compatible for restoring the Acropolis wall in collaboration with the Centre for Stone conservation.
    • Completing the restoration of the No 21432 archaic triglyph.
  • 2018

    2018

    • Commencing restoration works on the backing wall of the Parthenon west pediment.
    • Repairing the SE corner of the wall.
    • Contributing to the Ephorate’s of Antiquities of the city of Athens project for the reopening and modification of the old Acropolis Museum.
    • Presenting “A Greek Temple”, an online educational game.
  • 2019

    2019

    • Restoration works on the Acropolis north wall, in the area of the disabled access elevator.
    • Preparation of studies for a total intervention in the Acropolis walls (Strategic Plan and geotechnical-static studies).
    • Completion of conservation works on the colonnade of the Propylaia north wing.
    • Participation in works aiming at enhancing the infrastructure of the archaeological site (lightning protection, inventorying electricity networks) in collaboration with other services of the Ministry of Culture and Sports (EFAPA, DAAM, and DEEMPK and others).
  • 2020

    2020

    • Dismantling the base of the Potain crane from the west side of the Parthenon.
    • Commencing consolidation and enhancing works on the retaining walls in the area of the Mycenaean stairway.
    • Consolidating part of the buttressed wall and rock background of the north wall, in the area of the disabled access elevator.
    • Participation in enhancement works of the infrastructure of the archaeological site (installing a new disabled access elevator, lighting the monuments, and designing new routes for physically disabled users), in collaboration with other Services of the Ministry of Culture and Sports (EFAPA, DAAM, and DEEMPK and others).
    • Commencing research programmes for the study of the mechanical behaviour of clamping elements and materials, in collaboration with the NTUA and the Technical University of Crete.
    • In an effort to rearrange the area a total number of 105 scattered architectural members were transferred to the Chalkotheke.
    • Digital activities to celebrate the 45 years of ESMA’s operation.
  • 2021

    2021

    • Completing the restoration works on the area B17 of the north wall.
    • Completing the restoration of the north wall orthostate of the Parthenon cella.
    • Commencing conservation works on the Agrippa pediment.
    • Commencing an experimental and theoretical examination of the mechanical behaviour of the clamping elements and materials used on the Acropolis restoration works.
    • Holding the 7th International Meeting for the restoration of the Acropolis monuments.
    • Producing educational printed material “A Greek temple… for kids!”.
  • 2022

    2022

    • Commencing the restoration works on the orthostate of the south wall of the Parthenon cella.
    • Completing the consolidation and enhancement works on the retaining walls of the old excavation section in the area of the Mycenaean stairway.
    • Completing the conservation works on the Agrippa pediment (A’ phase).
    • Commencing the restoration works on the building situated on Polygnotou 13 to convert it into the “Charalambos Bouras” Documentation Centre of the Acropolis works. The works are conducted by the Directorate of Protection and Restoration of Modern and Contemporary Monuments and the Directorate of Conservation of Ancient and Modern Monuments.