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Greece Makes Progress in Campaign to Reclaim Parthenon Sculptures

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Overview

  • Austrian museum negotiating return of two pieces of Parthenon marbles to Greece.
  • Museums in Austria, Sicily and the Vatican return pieces of Parthenon sculptures to Greece, increasing pressure on British Museum.
  • Greek government hopes momentum builds to reclaim larger collection of sculptures held by British Museum.
  • Marbles in Vienna are relief sculptures measuring 10 by 11 inches and 11 by 13 inches.
  • Returns are part of global debate over restitution of cultural artifacts.