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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joe Sommerlad

From Elgin Marbles to Moai heads: What artefacts have the British Museum been urged to return?

The Parthenon Sculptures, or Elgin Marbles, pictured at the British Museum - (AFP via Getty Images)

The diplomatic disagreement between Britain and Greece over the ownership of the Elgin Marbles has been brought into the spotlight once again as Sir Keir Starmer welcomes Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Downing Street.

Mr Mitsotakis’s visit comes after he reportedly held private talks with the British Museum – which houses the Ancient Greek sculptures – about the prospect of their return.

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