Temporary Road
09-07-2003A temporary gravel road is constructed from the restoration house to the West Terrace with the help of mules. Later on the mules are replaced by tractors.
Temporary Road
Restoration House
08-07-2003The restoration house, donated by Enka, is constructed to conservate the Dexiosis reliefs of the West Terrace.
Restoration House
The Antiochos Statue Dismantled
02-07-2003The upper blocks of the Antiochos statue are taken down. The last block is put at the terrace just before the earthquake of 13 July.
The Antiochos Statue Dismantled
The Antiochos Statue
01-07-2003The Antiochos statue at the East terrace is not stable. The upper blocks can tumble down any moment. Wooden braces are supporting the blocks.
The Antiochos Statue
Stormy Winds
30-06-2003The team is exhausted by the harsh weather conditions on the mountain. During the whole month of June stormy winds slow down the works.
Stormy Winds
Conservation Tests
30-06-2003Dr. Eberhard Wendler performs in-situ test on the sandstone to determine the optimal conservation method.
Conservation Tests
Northside of the Statues at the East Terrace
26-06-2003Doğu Terası’ndaki heykellerin etrafındaki çöpler ve düşmüş kaya parçaları temizlendi.
Doğu Terası'ndaki Heykellerin Kuzey Tarafları
Snow barrier
02-06-2003The temporary snow barrier is crippled by tons of snow and ice. The barrier served its purpose of protecting the stelae on the West Terrace and is removed.
Snow barrier
Meeting with the Minister of Culture
16-12-2002The Lion Horoscope was presented to the Minister of Culture, His Excellency Mr. Doç.Dr. Huseyin Çelik, in the presence of the Dutch ambassador, Mr. Sjoerd Gosses.
Meeting with the Minister of Culture
Working-Session in Amsterdam
12-10-2002At a working session in Amsterdam with international experts, organized by the International Nemrud Foundation, the campaign for 2003 was discussed. There were specific consultations about restoration and conservation methods with Prof.Dr. Orhan Bingöl of the University of Ankara, Prof.Dr. Predrag Gavrilovic of University of Skopje, and conservation specialists Paolo Pagnin and Christoph Kronenwirth, as well as with Prof. Eric Moormann of the University of Nijmegen, Jaap Groot P.Eng., architect Maurice Crijns, Dr.Miguel-John Versluys and Prof. Herman Brijder of the Archaeological Centre of the University of Amsterdam.
Working-Session in Amsterdam