AP Spotlight The Parthenon in Athens briefly shed its scaffolding. Here's a look at its restoration DEREK GATOPOULOS Associated Press Nov 9, 2025 Nov 9, 2025 Updated Mar 2, 2026 0 1 of 2 The Parthenon temple on the ancient Acropolis hill is reflected in a puddle after rainfall, Oct. 20. Petros Giannakouris, Associated Press The 5th century B.C. Parthenon temple stands on the Acropolis hill in Athens, on Oct. 25. Petros Giannakouris, Associated Press Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DEREK GATOPOULOS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece — It was a rare sight on Athens' skyline, and it didn't last long: The Parthenon was without scaffolding for the first time in years.kAmvC66< C6D:56?ED 2?5 G:D:E@CD :? C646?E H66<D 6?;@J65 2? 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