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It was a rare sight on Athens’ skyline, and it didn’t last long: The Parthenon was without scaffolding for the first time in years. Greek residents and visitors in recent weeks enjoyed an unobstructed ...

ATHENS, Greece — It was a rare sight on Athens' skyline, and it didn't last long: The Parthenon was without scaffolding for the first time in years.