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Vatican returns fragments of Parthenon sculptures in move that could increase pressure on British Museum to do the same

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The Vatican has returned three fragments of the Parthenon sculptures to Greece in a move that could increase pressure on the British Museum to do the same. The sculptures, which represent a horse and two male heads, were originally created as part of the famous Parthenon temple in Athens but had been held in the Vatican Museums for more than two centuries.

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BBC News

Vatican returns Parthenon sculptures to Greece

The Greek culture minister said she hopes their return will set an example for other institutions to follow.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Pope Francis returns three fragments of Parthenon to Greece

Carved heads of a boy, a horse and a bearded man, formerly in Vatican Museums, unveiled in Athens

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

With eye on British Museum, Greece welcomes back ancient art

Greece on Friday welcomed the return of ancient artifacts from the Acropolis, furthering a campaign to press the British Museum to hand back a collection of sculptures taken from the ancient site in Athens more than 200 years ago.

1 year ago·Canada

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Associated Press News

With eye on British Museum, Greece welcomes back ancient art

Greece has welcomed the return of ancient artifacts from the Acropolis, furthering a campaign to press the British Museum to hand back a collection of sculptures taken from the ancient

1 year ago·United States

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USA Today

Greece welcomes back ancient art held at Vatican

Greece welcomed the return of ancient artifacts from the Acropolis, furthering a campaign to press the British Museum to hand back a collection of sculptures taken from the ancient site in Athens more than 200 years ago. (March 24) (AP video/Srdjan Nedeljkovic)

1 year ago·United States

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abc News

With eye on British Museum, Greece welcomes back ancient art

Greece has welcomed the return of ancient artifacts from the Acropolis, furthering a campaign to press the British Museum to hand back a collection of sculptures taken from the ancient site in Athens more than 200 years ago

1 year ago·United States

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