November 13, 2002
British Museum claims return of Parthenon Marbles would rip the heart out of their collection
The British Museum has responded to the recent calls from Greece for the return of the Elgin Marbles, suggesting that they have no intention on altering their position on the issue.
From:
Reuters
British Museum Resists Greece on Elgin Marbles
November 13, 2002 12:07 PM ET
By Christian OliverLONDON (Reuters) – Returning the Elgin marbles to Greece would rip the heart out of a collection that tells the story of human civilization, the British Museum said on Wednesday.
In a riposte to the latest efforts by Greece to repatriate the classical sculptures, the museum rejected proposals to send them back on a long-term loan basis.
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