Parthenon
Temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece
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The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena during the fifth century BC. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece, democracy and Western civilization.
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Which famous artefacts have the UK been urged to give back?Greece has long called for Britain to hand back the Elgin Marbles - 17 sculptures controversially removed from the ancient Parthenon temple 200 years ago.Sky News - Published | |
Vatican returns fragments of Parthenon sculptures in move that could increase pressure on British Museum to do the same 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.Sky News - Published |
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