The Ministry of Culture is moving forward with the restoration of the Mycenaean wall on the eastern plateau of the Acropolis, in the area of the Old Museum.

Restoring the Mycenaean wall near the Old Museum of the Acropolis was deemed necessary, as it preserves and highlights one of the best-preserved sections of the Acropolis’ Mycenaean fortifications. At present, the area is closed to visitors, having been used mainly as storage for scattered architectural members.

Once works are completed in the first half of 2026, the area east and north of the Old Museum will be opened to the public. A special visitor route will also be established, based on the master plan for the development of the Acropolis’ eastern plateau.

To assess the state of preservation compared to when the two sections of the wall were first uncovered, the photographic archive of the German Archaeological Institute in Athens was used. According to the documentation and the restoration study, six additional scattered stones — found nearby — have now been attributed to the wall.

In parallel with the conservation of these parts of the Mycenaean wall, two sections of the foundations and two parallel walls of the Sanctuary of Pandion, located near the Old Museum, are also being restored.

It is noted that all interventions follow the principles of respect for the historical phases of the monuments, reversibility of interventions, minimal interference, and the safety of both visitors and staff.

In her statement, Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni said:
“The Acropolis, beyond being the foremost monument of classical antiquity, is also a place where evidence of different historical periods coexists and is preserved. Through the restoration and promotion of the Mycenaean wall — one of the best-preserved sections of the prehistoric fortification — and the creation of the new visitor route, we are safeguarding a unique monument. We shed light on the city’s history across the long durée, offering visitors the opportunity to discover aspects of the Acropolis Rock’s past that until now remained unseen and unknown to the wider public.

This project is linked to the upgrading and reactivation of the Old Museum with new uses, as well as the ongoing restoration and enhancement works of the Acropolis monuments. Since 2020, the systematic upgrading of visitor services at the Acropolis site has been underway. Recently, new routes were opened — such as the walk along the north slope — adding new experiences for visitors, while a new Hellenic Organization of Cultural Resources Development (ODAP) shop has also opened, tailored to the needs of this archaeological site. With consistency, we continue to serve the intervention plan for the best possible protection and promotion of the monumental ensemble, the enrichment of visitor experience, and the enhancement of accessibility.”