Berlin unveils restored Roman masterpiece

The video discusses the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, focusing on the restoration of a marble edifice from the ancient Greek city of Meletis, now in modern-day Turkey. The restoration, visible in its provisional state, highlights the blend of Greek and Roman architectural elements. The gateway, excavated a century ago, is the largest building reconstructed inside a museum. It has undergone previous restorations, including repairs after World War II damage. Future refinements are planned for the structure and its housing wing.

What is the origin of the marble edifice restored at the Pergamon Museum?

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Persia

What is unique about the gateway rebuilt inside the Pergamon Museum?

• It is the only structure made entirely of wood.

• It is the oldest structure in the museum.

• It is the smallest structure in the museum.

• It is the largest building to be entirely rebuilt inside a museum.

Which two architectural styles are combined in the gateway at the Pergamon Museum?

• Roman and Gothic

• Greek and Egyptian

• Roman and Persian

• Greek and Roman

What event caused damage to the gateway during the 20th century?

• A flood

• An earthquake

• A bombing raid during World War II

• A fire

When is the next planned refinement for the gateway's new marble implants?

• In 15 years

• In 10 years

• In 20 years

• In 5 years