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UNESCO Calls on UK to ‘Reconsider’ Returning Parthenon Marbles to Greece

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Unesco Calls On Uk To ‘reconsider’ Returning Parthenon Marbles To Greece
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Photo source: The British Committee for the Reunification of the Parthenon Marbles UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is urging the British Museum to reconsider repatriating the Parthenon Marbles to Greece and to enter talks on the issue, Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said on Thursday. The recommendation was made following

Greece Slams British Museum for Lack of Care, Calls for Return of Parthenon Marbles

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Greece Slams British Museum For Lack Of Care, Calls For Return Of Parthenon Marbles
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The Parthenon Marbles in the British Museum. Once again, the British Museum, currently hosting the Parthenon Marbles, has been found to be displaying the world masterpieces in inadequate conditions. Photos came to light last week depicting a leaking roof with water seeping into the British Museum’s seven “Greek” galleries featuring items including the Parthenon

British Museum Still Refuses to Return Greece’s Parthenon Marbles

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British Museum Still Refuses To Return Greece’s Parthenon Marbles
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Sculptures from the Parthenon temple on display at the British Museum. Photo source: British Museum The British Museum is again refusing to return the Parthenon Marbles to their country of origin, claiming it has “no intention of removing controversial objects from public display”, according to UK media reports. In a leaked letter, UK Culture Secretary […]