The Ministry of Culture is advancing with interdisciplinary studies for the protection and total restoration of the Odeon of Herodes Atticus (Herodeion) on the Acropolis, with plans for the monument to close for three years.

Athenians gathered on Philopappos Hill from early morning to fly kites, observing the traditional Clean Monday custom with favorable weather and the Acropolis as a backdrop.

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Interdisciplinary studies are progressing for the comprehensive restoration and protection of the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, located on the southern slope of the Acropolis in Athens.