Restoration

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

The museum’s director-general, noted that the stele was relocated and restored as part of the museum’s new display plan. It now stands between two other stelae depicting Ramses II.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Ramses II stele that has recently been restored by the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, September 4, 2026.
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

A NIS 2M project to restore the dangerous Ein Jones spring site near Hamat Gader has closed it for four months, triggering fierce local opposition.

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

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.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
"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.

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.

|ByHANNAH BROWN

Knidos to reopen its ancient Great Church

Knidos was home to notable figures such as Eudoxus, an esteemed astronomer, Sostratus, the architect behind the famed Lighthouse of Alexandria.

DECEMBER 17, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Marble sculpture of the lion of Knidos at the British museum in London.

Hagia Sophia's iconic dome to be disassembled for major restoration

Disassembly expected to begin in March or April, pending project approval.

DECEMBER 12, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Hagia Sophia's iconic dome to be disassembled for major restoration.

Notre-Dame Cathedral to reopen in December 2024 after extensive restoration

The restoration mobilized 2,000 artisans and cost 700 million euros to restore the historic landmark.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Notre-Dame de Paris.