Elgin Marbles could ‘soon be returned to Greece’ as part of ‘cultural exchange’
Current laws prevent British museums from legally giving away items considered national treasures.
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Elgin Marbles replica creators want British Museum to return originals to Greece
The Marbles were taken from Greece by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century when he was the British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire.
Should the so-called 'Elgin marbles' be returned to Greece?
A fragment of the Parthenon, which had been recently returned to Greece by Italy, will now remain there permanently - what of the rest of them?