The statue is riddled with tiny cracks, particularly in the ankles of the boy warrior, and could collapse as a result of vibrations from the 1.4 billion euro project, which is due to start in the summer.
The threat of serious damage being done to one of the worldâ??s most famous statues has prompted calls for it to be moved to a purpose-built museum away from the construction work.
â??The tunnel will pass about 600 meters (2,000ft) from the statue of David, the ankles of which, it is well known, are riddled with micro-fissures. If itâ??s not moved before digging begins, there is a serious risk that it will collapse,â? said Fernando De Simone, an expert in underground engineering.
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