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Clooney stands by call to return Parthenon Marbles
George Clooney continues to voice his support for the return of the Parthenon Marbles. The Oscar-winning actror sent Tuesday from London where he called for a start of an "open discussion" about the fate of the Parthenon Marbles stolen by British diplomat Lord Elgin 200 years ago .
Minister of Culture invites George Clooney to Greece
As soon as the minister of culture heard of the question on the Parthenon Marbles and how the famous start answered he immediately sent a letter thanking him and asking him to come to Greece and see the new Acropolis museum, tour monuments, and enjoy the sun.
Times Article Wants Parthenon Marbles Returned to Athens
In a scathing article, in The Times, Oliver Kamm argues very strongly for the return of the Parthenon Marbles back to Greece. This, just a month after UNESCO announced it will undertake an effort at brokering a return of the sculptures to Athens.