Restoration

Ancient Canaanite fortress from time of biblical Book of Judges reopens in southern Israel

The fortress, located in the heart of the Guvrin Forest in the Judean Lowlands, was discovered during 2018-2019 excavations by IAA archaeologists Dr. Saar Ganor and Dr. Itamar Weissbein.

Gal’on Fortress following site development and preparation for visitors, October 29, 2026.
Newly restored Tomb of Yishai and Ruth atop Tel Hebron in the West Bank, September 15, 2026.

Hebron’s Jewish community finishes restoring tomb belonging to ancestors of biblical King David

Ramses II stele that has recently been restored by the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, September 4, 2026.

Cairo’s Egyptian Museum completes restoration, relocation of Ramesses II basalt stele

Blue, clear and steaming hot. This is what Ein Jones looked like in the past.

Battle over Ein Jones spring: NIS 2M project sparks controversy


Partially restored ancient fresco depicting marriage of Dionysus, Ariadne displayed in Pompeii

Though only fragments of the panel portraying Dionysus and Ariadne have survived, its reconstruction was possible through comparison with other ancient works.

Restoration of a fresco depicting the marriage of Dionysus and Ariadne in Pompeii Archaeological Park, July 24, 2026.

Belgian collector lends rare René Magritte work to Israel Museum during painting restoration

The Castle of the Pyrenees was damaged approximately two months ago when a five-year-old boy visiting the museum with his family pushed a pinecone toward the painting, causing a tear in the canvas.

"The Castle of the Pyrenees" a painting by famous Belgian artist Rene Magritte is seen on a wall as a laborer on a ladder prepares the Israel Museum of Jerusalem for a re-opening.

After 200 years in ruin: Greece unveils complete restoration of Parthenon's western pediment

The external scaffolding hiding the Parthenon’s western face was removed in early June following the completion of the monument’s back wall.

The restored western face of the Parthenon, Greece, July 2, 2026.

Greece reopens country’s only surviving Byzantine palace after over 40 years of restoration work

The palace dates back to they 14th century and served as the seat of the Despotate of Mystras, a province of the Byzantine Empire. It has been on UNESCO’s list since 1989. 

The Palace of the Despots, in the Castle City of Mystras.

Iraq races to restore ancient Ziggurat of Ur amid threat of climate erosion - report

In a video published in early May, Reuters revealed that the Iraqi government had announced an initial budget of $382,000 to restore the ziggurat. The work will reportedly be completed by July 2026.

Restoration of the ziggurat temple in ancient Ur

Ancient mosaic bearing Greek inscription for ‘haters gonna hate’ found in southern Turkey

In addition to the two inscriptions, the mosaic consists of geometric patterns and several floral motifs.

Screengrab of 1,500-year-old mosaic with a Greek inscription found in Turkey, March 25, 2026.

Caesarea’s Roman-era aqueduct to undergo multi-million shekel preservation, restoration project

Preservation efforts have already begun, Israel Antiquities Authority noted, adding that the project is expected to take about 40 months (nearly three and a half years). 

Israelis and tourists enjoy the beach near the 2,000-year-old Caesarea aqueduct, in Caesarea on August 21, 2023.

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Ben-Gurion's historic neighborhood revived in Sde Boker restoration project

Ben-Gurion's former neighborhood has been revitalized through a new restoration project at Kibbutz Sde Boker.

Ben-Gurion staute, located in Ben-Gurion Hut compound, Sde Boker.

Amenhotep III tomb in Luxor reopens after twenty-year restoration

Looted since 1799, the 3,000-year-old tomb now shows restored 18th dynasty murals, new lighting, and safer stairs, thanks to UNESCO and Japanese experts.

Luxor. The Colossi of Memnon.