Greek authorities promise to restore ancient Olympia

The ancient Olympia will be restored for the ceremony of lighting of the Olympic Fire of the Olympic Games 2008 in Peking. The Prime Minister of Greece Kostas Karamanlis has informed about it.
Let us remind you that the legendary place of ancient Olympic Games suffered from recent fires. The Greek authorities are promising to finish the cleaning and restoration of monuments in the old Olympia by the end of the year.

“The ceremony of lighting the Olympic Fire will take place in the usual historical and symbolic setting”, - said the Prime Minister of Greece. 

RIA “Novosti”