The Altar of the twelve Gods is in danger

The Altar of the twelve Gods, the centre of the Ancient Athens is in risk of being buried under the works for the renovation of the railway. The railway was built unwittingly on the Altar at the end of the 19th century, before the beginning of the excavation of the Agora. When the excavation started, in the Thirties of 20th century, a piece of the Altar was discovered and remained visible until now. This year, the works for the railway have brought to light the rest of the altar, but the company refuses to move the tracks in favour of this great religious and archaeological discovery, and wants to bury the altar once again, and this time probably forever. We received this plea from the Greek Pagans' (ethnikoi hellenes) association Thyrsos:

Dear Visitor of Athens

Right here, where you walk, on the railways near the train station of Thiseion,a really priceless discovery was made. A unique masterpiece of our Ancient History, the center of Athens on the Ancient years, the Great Altar of the 12 Gods. It is one of the most important monuments ever been found in whole Hellas. Knowing your interest and your love for the Hellenic Culture we kindly request for your assistance. At the moment, the railway company wants to bury the altar under sand and heavy iron on the basis of the totally outrageous argument that they are “losing money” because of the delay of the constructions on the underground railway network. They claim that it doesn’t worth the “trouble” to alter the rails' route,whilst ignoring the Archaeologists’ viable proposals to uncover the altar and make it accessible to the public. To save this Altar is for us a reason to fight and defend our Sacred Heritage, a heritage that the Hellenic State doesn’t seem to be interested of. This Altar is of great importance for thousands of Hellenes not only for its Historical Value! There are many followers of the Ancient Hellenic Religion who see their Sacred and Alive monument being destroyed as the State just ignores their pleas.

How can the Hellenic State be claiming the return of the Sculptures of our Sacred Parthenon when this very State, destroys virtually every trace of Antiquity that is discovered - just because it doesn’t fit on their business plan? How can they claim the respect of the globe, when themselves they do not respect their own country's History?
Please help us to save our Sacred Heritage! It is very easy; just send an email both to the railway company (I.S.A.P.) and to the Ministry of “Culture” with some words in defence of the Altar and against its destruction plan.

Unite your voice with us and spread the word all over. The Hellenic Civilization worths more than their profits!

YOU CAN HELP!

Thank you in advance.

The email of the railway company: pro@isap.gr
The email of the Ministry of Culture: grplk@culture.gr

Thyrsos - Hellenes Ethnikoi
For the research, study and spread of the Ancient Hellenic Culture
www.thyrsos.gr

There is also on online petition you can sign. Since the importance for all western pagans, please spread the voice!