Earthquakes threaten Michelangelo’s “David”

A new statue base will be constructed to protect it

Michelangelo’s “David” might be 510 years old, but his “age” isn’t the real threat, it’s earthquakes!

 

The Italian Culture Ministry approved of a 200,000 euro fund which will be invested into constructing a base for the statue which will shield it against earthquakes, in Galleria dell’Accademia, in Florence.

 

The 250 microquakes which took place last week rang the worry bells for scientists.

 

Last spring, experts had revealed that the statue is threatened by microcracks at the ankles.

 

 

 

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