Three fragments of the Parthenon sculptures have been returned by the Vatican back to Greece. The move to return the 2,500-year-old marbles has been described as a "gesture of friendship". Originally created as part of the iconic Parthenon temple in Athens, the marbles have been displayed in the papal collection and Vatican Museums for centuries. Greece hopes the move will encourage other overseas institutions that hold Parthenon sculptures to return them. Tap the link in our bio to find out where almost half of the Parthenon’s surviving sculptures are held. (📷 EPA/Reuters) #Greece #Vatican #BBCNews
Three fragments of the Parthenon sculptures have been returned by the Vatican back to Greece.
The move to return the 2,500-year-old marbles has been described as a "gesture of friendship".
Originally created as part of the iconic Parthenon temple in Athens, the marbles have been displayed in the papal collection and Vatican Museums for centuries.
Greece hopes the move will encourage other overseas institutions that hold Parthenon sculptures to return them.
Tap the link in our bio to find out where almost half of the Parthenon’s surviving sculptures are held.
(📷 EPA/Reuters)
#Greece #Vatican #BBCNews