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    A man on Wednesday walks past replicas of sculptures from the east pediment of the ancient Parthenon, decorating the Metro station of Acropolis in Athens. History runs deep in Greece, and as Athens rushed to expand its subway system in time for the Olympics, work has been repeatedly halted by the discovery of ruins and artifacts. Officials have managed to find a golden lining: Now some stations double as museums, with artifacts unearthed during construction displayed in glass cases where they were found.
    PHOTO: AP
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