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Thursday, 29 July 2010
The Australian
ATHENS: Greek President Carolos Papoulias ramped up pressure on Britain to return priceless statues from antiquity taken over 200 years ago as the new Acropolis Museum was opened in Athens. The Greek leader reiterated his country's call for the return of the Elgin Marbles at the solemn ceremony on Saturday to inaugurate the giant $226 million glass and concrete building. "Today, the whole world can see the most important sculptures of the Parthenon assembled, but some are missing; it's time to heal the wounds of the...
Officials and guests view the exhibits as they visit the new Acropolis museum during the opening ceremony in Athens on Saturday, June 20, 2009.
photo: AP / Petros Giannakouris, Pool


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