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Calls for Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece
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Calls for Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece

IntroducedJanuary 7, 2025
Introduced1 year ago
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Why This Matters

This resolution expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives that the Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece.

If you care about cultural heritage, this resolution supports returning the Parthenon Marbles to Greece after over 200 years in the UK.
Who this affects
people of Greece · cultural heritage enthusiasts
What does this resolution do?
  1. 1The resolution expresses the House of Representatives' opinion on the Parthenon Marbles.
  2. 2It highlights the historical and cultural significance of the Parthenon and its sculptures.
  3. 3The resolution urges the United Kingdom to negotiate with Greece for the Marbles' return.
  4. 4It notes that Greece has sought the Marbles' return since gaining independence in 1830.
  5. 5The resolution emphasizes that returning the Marbles would show goodwill from the United Kingdom.
Read the detailed summary

This resolution states that the government of the United Kingdom should enter into negotiations with the government of Greece to facilitate the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece. (The Parthenon Marbles are marble sculptures that were removed from the Parthenon in the early 19th century when it was under Ottoman rule and later transferred to the British Museum.)

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IntroducedCurrentJan 7, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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