Will the ruins, temples and statues of Ancient Greece still be around in the future? Is anyone repairing them?

Question

And if they are being repaired/restored, does that not make them new and not old?

Thank you very much. I did an internet search of the words "charter of Venice" and found this website:

http://www.icomos.org/venice_charter.html
Article 9 & 12 answered my question :))

ARTICLE 9. The process of restoration is a highly specialized operation. Its aim is to preserve and reveal the aesthetic and historic value of the monument and is based on respect for original material and authentic documents. It must stop at the point where conjecture begins, and in this case moreover any extra work which is indispensable must be distinct from the architectural composition and must bear a contemporary stamp. The restoration in any case must be preceded and followed by an archaeological and historical study of the monument.

ARTICLE 12. Replacements of missing parts must integrate harmoniously with the whole, but at the same time must be distinguishable from the original so that restoration does not falsify the artistic or historic evidence.

Answer 1

Yes, they are conserved, but with the utmost respect to their authenticity. No old material is discarded or tampered with in any way.
These issues have been discussed by architects and archaeologists for over a century, and an approach to teh conservation of monuments has been reached in universally accepted texts, such as the Charter of Venice (look it up).

Air sealed containers etc. are obtrusive solutions which would only create the greenhouse effect inside them. They have been rejected from ages!

Answer 2

I heard they are going to build a giant glass air sealed container around areas to protect them from the elements.

Answer 3

they should build a giant glass air sealed container around areas to protect them from the elements

Answer 4

The ancient ruins and artifacts of Greece are constantly attended to by experts who restore and repair them. In fact, for some time now, major restoration works are carried on the Parthenon to restore damages from air pollution and possible stability problems. Works also are carried on the surrounding to it buildings.
Any new findings, like the ones found on the excavation works for the Athens Metro are very cleverly exhibited on site by ingenious constructions so they remain on their original grounds. However, in a country like Greece where new excavations sites are springing almost everyday all over the country, officials in the Antiquity Department of the Ministry of Culture are really running like crazy to make ends meet.
Artifacts found on different sites are restored and taken care of at the local and then central facilities and then exhibited on the different local Museums.
In general, measures are taken to safe-keep all the findings. As to how good is that work I take it that they do their best.
However, there are a couple of people on the section that are more knowledgeable on the subject and I would like to hear their comments too.