International: The Parthenon Marbles
A powerful symbol of Greek culture and Western civilization, the Parthenon has withstood and prevailed over conquests, earthquakes, fires, wars, and looting. Despite these challenges, it stands today as the most enduring symbol of freedom and democracy around the world. The Parthenon Marbles refer to the priceless sculptures that adorned the pediments, metopes, and frieze of the temple’s exterior that were looted by the British Ambassador and later, by an act of Parliament, placed in the British Museum. They remain there today despite world condemnation.
British Museum: We’ve Proven It- the Marbles are Legally Ours- forever!
The world demands that the United Kingdom return the Parthenon Marbles to the people of Greece. The British Crown, British Parliament, and the British Museum staunchly resist—claiming the Marbles are legally theirs. Even the British people sign petitions demanding they return them. It is time for Americans to step in and demand our Congress to join the world to pressure the UK to do the right thing.