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Greece Draws Line: Ancient Greek Jug Leaves London on Loan, But There Will Be No Loan Deal for Parthenon Marbles

Greece Draws Line: Ancient Greek Jug Leaves London on Loan, But There Will Be No Loan Deal for Parthenon Marbles

In a historic move, an ancient Greek water jug, the Meidias hydria, dating back to around 420 BC, has left London for the first time in 250 years on loan to Greece. However, Greece has made it clear that such a loan arrangement will not extend to the contentious Parthenon Marbles.

George Osborne's Pledge for Change: Will the Parthenon Marbles Finally Return to Greece?

George Osborne's Pledge for Change: Will the Parthenon Marbles Finally Return to Greece?

In a significant update on the ongoing discussions between the British Museum and Greece regarding the Parthenon Sculptures, George Osborne, the chairman of the British Museum trustees, expressed optimism about the possibility of reaching an agreement.

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Four of the finest Ancient Greek sculptures kept in museums away from their motherland

The movement to return the Parthenon marbles to their motherland was started in the 1980s. But it is not just the Elgin marbles that have been removed from Greece. Some of the most magnificent Greek sculptures ever created are in fact located in various museums around the world, proudly representing the country in which they were born.

Britain’s Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan Warns: Returning the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece “A Very Dangerous and Slippy Road

British Culture Secretary Warns: Returning the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece “A Very Dangerous and Slippy Road"

Britain’s Culture Secretary Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan says restoring the Sculptures to their homeland of Greece would only serve to spark a wave of further demands for the return of other ancient artefacts that are currently also held in Britain. “Where does that end?” she asks.

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Four of the finest Ancient Greek sculptures are kept in museums away from their motherland

The movement to return the Parthenon marbles to their motherland was started in the 1980s. But it is not just the Elgin marbles that have been removed from Greece. Some of the most magnificent Greek sculptures ever created are in fact located in various museums around the world, proudly representing the country in which they were born.

Minister of Culture & Sports, Mrs. Lina Mendoni,

Reunite Parthenon: Commemorative Stamps Released by Hellenic Post and Acropolis Museum

A Commemorative Series of Stamps ‘The Marbles of the Parthenon’ have been released by the Hellenic Post (ELTA) in collaboration with the Acropolis Museum with the aim to participate in the national effort for the reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures.

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