Restoration

Amenhotep III tomb in Luxor reopens after twenty-year restoration

Looted since 1799, the 3,000-year-old tomb now shows restored 18th dynasty murals, new lighting, and safer stairs, thanks to UNESCO and Japanese experts.

Luxor. The Colossi of Memnon.
Sinop, Turkey.

Bible Scenes of Abraham and Isaac revealed after church’s 16-year restoration

Preservation work at Yehiam Fortress

"I feel like Michelangelo" – NIS 1M for preserving the ancient fortress of Yehiam

Illustration: Archeological remains in Afghanistan.

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AI identifies 20 key points per fresco piece, boosting mural restoration accuracy by 86%

Software rebuilds damaged wall-paintings from piles of shards in minutes instead of months.

 Roman Pompeian fresco representing mythological figures in Naples, Italy.

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.

 Seiyun Palace.

800 ancient roses: Pompeii's Garden of Hercules reopens

Garden features 1,200 violets, and unique irrigation system restored.

 Pompeii gardens.

World famous dolphin fresco replica in Knossos collapses

Archaeologists cite neglect of Knossos site and urgent need for restoration.

 World famous dolphin fresco replica in Knossos.

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.

 The February 2023 earthquake in Turkey.

Hagia Sophia begins extensive restoration to reinforce dome against earthquakes

The dome will be strengthened from the exterior to preserve interior mosaics.

 Hagia Sophia begins extensive restoration to reinforce dome against earthquakes.

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.

 Restoration of Darius the Great's inscription at Persepolis to begin after severe erosion.

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.

 Egyptian-French mission uncovers House of Life and tomb complexes in Ramesseum temple.

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.

 Seleucid Empire’s Laodicea's 15,000-seat ancient theater revived.

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.

 Nero's 2,000-year-old Patara lighthouse to shine again.