Gum, high heels damaging theater.(Q)

From: The Virginian Pilot | Date: July 27, 2007 | Copyright information

Byline: ANTHEE CARASSAVA

By Anthee Carassava

New York Times News Service

ATHENS

Nestled at the foot of the Acropolis, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus has weathered wars, earthquakes and acid rain. But today, still in nightly use more than 2,000 years since its creation, the country's most revered ancient theater is under fresh assault.

The attackers: globs of chewing gum that must be removed and spindly stilettos. Both are erodi...

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