The New York Times: Reports on the opening of a new museum in Athens to hold classic artifacts, the Greek Government wants the Elgain Marbles back in Greece. The NYT writes the following on the Elgain Marbles, " sections of a decorative frieze that adorned the Parthenon until Lord Elgin ordered them removed in the early 19th century,...". Lets be clear, the UK tax paid for the Elgain Marbles, they belong to the Nation, we bought them we own them, end of subject.
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