January 26, 2012
Ancient gold returns to Rhayader Museum in Wales
Once again, as so many times before, we see that the (admirable) aims to exhibit artefacts in the area where they were found, is acceptable for more recently discovered items, but when countries such as Greece request similar treatment it is described as cultural nationalism.
From:
BBC News
3 June 2011 Last updated at 13:24
Ancient gold jewellery returns to Rhayader MuseumTwo rare troves of ancient gold are being displayed together for the first time in a new exhibition.
The treasures were found 55 years apart in fields in Rhayader, Powys, but have been kept at the British Museum and the National Museum of Wales.
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