(June 15, 2017) A highly professional team from the Institute for Conservation and Restoration of Rome has succeeded, thanks to the use of modern technology, giving back the original form to two tombs from Syria, which were severely damaged by the many demolitions carried out by Isis. Sculptures from the Palmira National Museum have been sent back to Syria after their restoration and represent an important example of cultural diplomacy by Italy: culture is considered to be an instrument of dialogue between peoples even in critical situations. "Innovation and Tradition: the restoration of two tombs from Palmira" is an event promoted on June 20 at 11 am by the Embassy of Italy in Berlin, which will be introduced by our ambassador in Germany Pietro Benassi. The presentation of the Institute for Conservation and Restoration will be carried out by Maria Concetta Laurenti, Archaeologist at Iscr; Luciana Festa, restorer at Iscr will talk about "Restoration of sculptures from Palmira" while Davide Fodar will hold a speech titled "Experimental introduction of 3D laser technology for the restoration of works of art". (Red)

ABOUT / THE EMBASSY

The project of the new Embassy of Italy in Berlin dates back to 1938, its construction began in 1939 and ended in 1943, but the official inauguration and its actual use as a diplomatic seat happened only in June 2003. The distance between these dates is an indication of the complex events that are enclosed in this long and intense story. In the rebuilding plans of Berlin, Reich's capital, architect Albert Speer held a special place for the Italian diplomatic representation in the Tiergarten district. But the destruction of the war before, and then the transfer of capital to Bonn and the rise of the Wall in 1961, meant that the imposing building, whose facades are inspired by the Roman palace model, took its functions in 2003.