As the Culture Ministry takes stock of recent fire damage at Tatoi, questions need to be asked about how a proposed museum can accurately portray history.
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Individual letters were sent to leaders of the nations which all contributed in the battle against the flames, sending firefighters, aircraft and equipment.
Fire crews worked overnight to prevent the flames from spreading to residential areas in the region of Gortynia in the Peloponnese.
Hundreds of homes and businesses have been destroyed or damaged, and at least 40,000 hectares have been burned.
The content of the containers at the estate at Tatoi, where thousands of rare objects are preserved, has not been shared.
Hundreds of Greek firefighters, backed by planes, helicopters and reinforcements from other countries, are fighting the wildfires.
Many countries are sending help, as the fires spread on too many fronts. No human lives have been lost.
The message “Pray for Greece” circulates social media, while volunteer organizations ask the public to await instructions for how to help those affected.
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