from The Washington Post
New Athens Subway Showcases Artifacts
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It is heartening to know of efforts which try to balance urban development with heritage preservation and awareness. In this story, the building of the underground subway system in Athens for the 2004 Olympics had encountered various delays due to the presence of archaeological artefacts being unearthed during construction. However, these historic finds (and associated information) were incorporated as displays into the final subway building, turning what would probably be a nondescript urban feature into an unique experience and attraction in itself.