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The Parthenon temple now features a clear view for those visiting the historical site.

Scaffolding has been removed from around the structure with additional maintenance work to resume next year.

Built centuries ago, the Pantheon was created to house the statue of Athena.

Visitors to Greece can now enjoy a clear, scaffolding-free view of the Parthenon temple.

The scaffolding on the temple’s western front has been removed and now gives a clear view of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site.

Culture Minister Lina Mendoni told the Associated Press that this change marks the first time in roughly 200 years that the Parthenon’s exterior is free of any scaffolding on any side of the structure.

Conservation work will cont

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