Posted on 05/05/2015 8:45:29 AM PDT by don-o
Some mangled mosaics have been causing controversy in Turkey's southern city of Antakya.
At least ten of the precious artifacts, which were badly damaged during restoration works, are now "caricatures of their former selves," according to mosaic craftsman Mehmet Daşkapan, Hurriyet Daily News reports.
The pieces, which were to be displayed at the Hatay Archaeology Museum and include famous panels depicting the sacrifice of Isaac and a mosaic of Narcissus, are thought to be beyond repair.
“Valuable pieces from the Roman period have been ruined," Daşkapan said. "Some are in an especially poor condition and have lost their originality and value.”
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Religion of pieces at work.
That lady that “restored” that painting of Jesus has moved on to tile?
Get Barry on this outrage to Muslim sensibilities immediately!
Muzzies restoring Roman and Christian art. Duh.
I was just thinking they must have hired the same woman for the restoration!
Ping
Kindergarteners restoring great works ping.
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The Wall Street Journal
Apr 3, 2012 - The island of Zakynthos, long known for its Venetian ruins and turquoise waters, lately has new fame in Greece -- as "the island of the blind."
..he is deaf and dumb and blind but scores every time....
works on sense of smell.....
You beat me to it! LoL
2112 beat us both
But I didn’t get the actual photo.
In the article I found, the botched restoration is hanging on the wall of the church(?). It has become quite the tourist attraction and bringing lots of visitors (and their money) to the town!
God works in mysterious ways!
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