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Ancient Greece
Marble Pyramid Island at Keros Reveals Origins of Ancient Greece
Keros, the small, uninhabited Cycladic island south of Naxos, Greece, had one of the most important Cycladic settlements during the Bronze Age, reaching the peak of its civilization around 2,500 BC.
The islet of Daskalio, a pyramid-shaped islet located just off...
Diplomacy
Secret Talks Held Over Return of Parthenon Sculptures Report Says
Private talks have taken place concerning the return of the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece according to the Greek newspaper Ta Nea. The report stated that the chairman of the British Museum, George Osborne, has discussed the status of the...
Archaeology
UK’s Former Culture Secretary Supports Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece
Ben Bradshaw, a former UK Secretary of Culture, has backed a campaign for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens, Greece.
The Classical Greek marble sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, have been housed in the British Museum...