Parthenon Sculptures deal denied by Greek Culture Ministry

Sources within the Culture Ministry have dismissed a report by Bloomberg on Tuesday that the British Museum and Athens’ Acropolis Museum are nearing a deal that would see the Parthenon Sculptures returned to Greece over time as part of a cultural exchange.

The British Museum and Athens’ Acropolis Museum were nearing a deal that would see the Parthenon Sculptures returned to Greece over time as part of a cultural exchange, said the now-denied report by Bloomberg on Tuesday.

The deal was said to end a battle over the ancient treasures that stretches back to the 1800s.

​​​​​​In recent decades, Greek governments have increased requests for their return.