The United Kingdom has denied it would consider the return of the Elgin Marbles to Greece as part of any post-Brexit trade deal negotiations with the European Union. The sculptures, which date back to the fifth century B.C., were taken from the Parthenon temple in Athens in the early 19th century by British diplomat Lord Elgin, and are currently on display in the British Museum in London.
U.k. Not Losing Its Marbles, Says Famed Greek Sculptures Cannot Be Part Of Trade Negotiations With European Union
Katie Reilly, Time: World
Wed, 02/19/2020 - 11:26am
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