Climate change is taking its toll on Greek monuments, say scientists

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ATHENS (Reuters) – Climate change is threatening ancient Greek monuments, among them the Acropolis, one of the most-visited archaeological sites in the world, scientists said.

Air pollution and acid rain are eroding marbles, while extreme weather phenomena such as droughts or torrential rains have led ancient walls and temples to develop structural problems.

Even though the Acropolis hill, where the Parthenon stands, is probably Greece’s best preserved archaeological site, there are signs that climate change has been increasingly affecting the monuments that stand on the hill.

“The walls of the (ancient) city have more erosion than in the past,” Maria Vlazaki, General Secretary in the Greek Culture Ministry, told Reuters.

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Steve Milloy had this to say about this article on Twitter.

The first known photo of the Parthenon was taken in 1839 — before the Industrial Revolution.

It wasn’t in great shape then. Check it out: https://t.co/T6U7ukJph4.https://t.co/n4J7xlqdHF

— Steve Milloy (@JunkScience) June 25, 2019