"The collection is a unique resource to explore the richness, diversity and complexity of all human history, our shared humanity," the British Museum says on its website. "The strength of the collection is its breadth and depth which allows millions of visitors an understanding of the cultures of the world and how they interconnect – whether through trade, migration, conquest, conflict, or peaceful exchange." Quoted in ABC News' article: 'Who rightfully owns a country's artifacts? Greece's fight over Parthenon marbles sparks debate' by Kiara Alfonseca.
And yet, the British Museum doesn't need the Parthenon Marbles to do what it states above because they already have over 100,000 Greek artefacts. And as we all know the Parthenon is the crown of the Acropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Surely both the Acropolis and the Parthenon deserve our global respect. Reuniting the sculptures removed from the Parthenon in the Acropolis Museum would be for the benefit of all humanity, and as proof of "care" in this 21st century.
This would also encourage further cultural co-operation. The BM would not be loosing their marbles, but gaining artefacts yet to be seen outside of Greece, a generous offer made by Greece for the past two decades.
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