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In 2007, the Acropolis restoration project, including work on the Parthenon, was underway. It had been ongoing since 1975 and addressed the deterioration of the monuments due to pollution, war damage, and past restorations.
Specifically for the Parthenon, restoration activities in 2007 included:
Dismantling, restoring, and resetting blocks on the western side.
Restoring beams in the rear porch.
Addressing blocks of the western gate lintel and northern wall.
Carving flutes into restored columns on the northern side and front porch.
As part of this work, visitors to the Acropolis would likely have observed scaffolding around the Parthenon and other structures as sections of the monument were worked on.
Scaffolding and its role in the 2007 restoration
The scaffolding played a critical role in the restoration process, allowing workers to access damaged areas of the Parthenon, including the columns, and carry out necessary repairs and conservation work. This included addressing issues like:
Replacing corroded iron reinforcements from earlier, less compatible restorations.
Repairing damaged column drums and reinforcing weakened sections.
Consolidating column drums damaged by a fire during the Roman period.
The restoration project emphasized using original fragments where possible and new marble from Mount Penteli sparingly, ensuring all interventions were reversible in case future adjustments were deemed necessary.
Overall context of the Parthenon restoration
The restoration project, guided by the Committee for the Conservation of the Acropolis Monuments (ESMA) and the Acropolis Restoration Service (YSMA) under the Hellenic Ministry of Culture, aimed to preserve the Acropolis monuments, including the Parthenon, for future generations. The work combined modern technology with extensive research and the reinvention of ancient techniques to achieve a level of perfection comparable to that of the ancient Athenians. While the restoration is a continuous process, the goal is to make the Parthenon a "venerable ruin," preserving its surviving elements and showcasing its rich history.