'Agamemnon's' gold mask spruced up ahead of Olympics

'Agamemnon's' gold mask spruced up ahead of Olympics

ATHENS, Greece - People look at ''Agamemnon's'' gold mask at the national archaeological museum in Athens on June 24 in a ceremony marking completion of the museum's refurbishment ahead of the Athens Olympic Games. The museum will reopen to the public on June 25.

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