May 12, 2009
Greece steps up efforts to secure Elgin Marbles return
The opening of the New Acropolis Museum next month will represent a mojor step forward in the campaign for the reunification of all surviving fragments of the Parthenon Sculptures in Athens.
From:
Sydney Morning Herald
Greece steps up demands for return of Elgin Marbles for new museum
* May 12, 2009ATHENS: Greece is making new demands for the return of the Elgin Marbles to coincide with the opening next month of the £115 million ($230 million) Acropolis Museum, which has a reserved space for the famous piece of classical statuary.
The museum has been established as a home for the 146-metre-long frieze that adorned the Parthenon until 1801.
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