THE ACROPOLIS FLOODS AFTER HEAVY RAINS HIT ATHENS
Yesterday, after a torrential downpour, the Parthenon, the
highest point in the city of Athens, was flooded, throughout the day.
Social media insisted that the newly constructed cement
paths are to blame, as videos showed that the new paths blocked the rainwater
from flowing out of the ancient area.
The Greek Ministry of Culture decided, late last October, to
cement the paths of the Acropolis as part of a plan to make the Parthenon more accessible
to people with mobility problems. This was
met with criticism by some who feared floods, and others said that the cement
removed the beauty of the paths, advocating for more environmentally friendly
materials.
The Greek Ministry of Culture answered: “The disabled and elderly have the right to see and admire the Acropolis.” They also noted that the paths have been covered with cement for the last twenty years “…The difference is that over the time, and with millions of visitors walking on them all these years, the material has been destroyed and the paths are a trap for those who have mobility difficulties”. Furthermore, a lift has been installed to help the disabled and elderly to have access to the Parthenon.
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