Restoration

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

The palace dates back to they 14th century and served as the seat of the Despotate of Mystras, a province of the Byzantine Empire. It has been on UNESCO’s list since 1989. 

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
The Palace of the Despots, in the Castle City of Mystras.
Restoration of the ziggurat temple in ancient Ur

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

In a video published in early May, Reuters revealed that the Iraqi government had announced an initial budget of $382,000 to restore the ziggurat. The work will reportedly be completed by July 2026.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Screengrab of 1,500-year-old mosaic with a Greek inscription found in Turkey, March 25, 2026.

Ancient mosaic bearing Greek inscription for ‘haters gonna hate’ found in southern Turkey

In addition to the two inscriptions, the mosaic consists of geometric patterns and several floral motifs.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Israelis and tourists enjoy the beach near the 2,000-year-old Caesarea aqueduct, in Caesarea on August 21, 2023.

Caesarea’s Roman-era aqueduct to undergo multi-million shekel preservation, restoration project

Preservation efforts have already begun, Israel Antiquities Authority noted, adding that the project is expected to take about 40 months (nearly three and a half years). 

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

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.

JANUARY 30, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

JANUARY 15, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

JANUARY 12, 2025ByELI ASHKENAZI
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.

JANUARY 5, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

DECEMBER 25, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

DECEMBER 17, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

DECEMBER 12, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Notre-Dame de Paris.