The Temple of Zeus Lepsynos in the ancient city of Euromos in southwestern Turkey will regain its former glory with the resurrection of newly excavated and restored columns.
Work is being done to restore the still missing columns of the temple of Zeus, which was built in the second century B.C.E in the Milas district of Muğla province.
"The Temple of Zeus is one of the best-preserved temples in Anatolia. One of our most important projects when starting the excavations was the rebuilding of the architectural blocks," Euromos Ancient City Excavation Director Abuzer Kızıl told Anadolu Agency.
"By making this beautiful temple a little more magnificent, we will add it to the world's cultural heritage," said Kızıl.
He said that the broken pieces were found by searching hundreds of pieces, they were cleaned and restored.
"We use chrome rods to join the large architectural blocks," he said. "After we put the columns together, we will put them back in their original places with their pedestals, as in the ancient period."
Currently, 16 columns are standing and 10 will be raised with their upper beams.
"We are lucky that the majority of the columns belonging to the temple are present," he said.
He underlined that his team has complied with the international restoration rules, without using modern materials.
Edited from : hurriyetdailynews
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