Greek PM To 'Persist' With UK Over Parthenon Marbles

The Parthenon Marbles have been on display at the British Museum since 1817 -- but Greece is determined to secure their return (Credit: AFP)

Greece's prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Sunday he would push for the return of the Parthenon Marbles when he meets UK leader Rishi Sunak in Britain this week.

The sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, were taken from the Parthenon temple at the Acropolis in Athens in the early 19th century by British diplomat Thomas Bruce, the earl of Elgin.