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British Museum should return the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece, says Sir Antony Gormley ABC

British Museum: Over 65,000 Greek artifacts "await" alongside the Parthenon Sculptures

The British Museum faces increasing pressure to return artifacts acquired through questionable means, including the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece, the Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, and the Rosetta Stone to Egypt. While the museum claims a large portion of its collection originates within Great Britain, countries worldwide are demanding the repatriation of their stolen cultural treasures

Nefertiti's bust

Egyptian Campaign Seeks Return of Queen Nefertiti's Bust

Egyptian officials are intensifying their campaign to reclaim the 3,400-year-old bust of Queen Nefertiti, currently housed in Berlin's Neues Museum. Led by former Minister of Antiquities Zahi Hawass, the campaign seeks to return the iconic artifact to Egypt, emphasizing its historical and cultural significance. This initiative reflects broader efforts to repatriate cultural treasures, including Greece's ongoing push for the return of the Parthenon Marbles from the British Museum.

The Timeless Beauty and Significance of the Greek Alphabet

The Timeless Beauty and Significance of the Greek Alphabet

In the grand tapestry of world languages and scripts, one stands out as a symbol of enduring beauty and historical significance - the Greek alphabet. With its roots tracing back over two millennia, this script has left an indelible mark on the world, from the cradle of democracy to the frontiers of modern science and mathematics.