April 13th News

Another quiet morning.

New stories as of 6:14 AM:

Last Parthenon Marbles Threatened By Pollution: Archaeologist
AFP
ATHENS (AFP) — A senior Greek archaeologist warned this week that the last original sculptures still adorning the Parthenon, Athens' iconic ancient temple, face a major pollution threat and must be removed to a museum...
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5i5nnOnhHQxEPwxOgJ22WqjrkmNCw

Call For Urgent Repairs To Greece's Ancient Theatres
CBC.ca
Archeologists, architects and dignitaries in Greece have formed a lobby group calling for urgent government action to rescue the country's ancient open-air theatres...
http://www.cbc.ca/arts/theatre/story/2008/04/12/greece-theatres.html

Warning Of Sat-Nav Threat To Ancient Sites
redOrbit
Satellite navigation systems are posing a threat to ancient bridges, roads and buildings in the Westcountry as increasing numbers of drivers are directed to use lanes and country roads not designed for heavy vehicles...
http://www.redorbit.com/news/business/1338899/warning_on_satnav_threat_to_ancient_sites__satellite_navigation/