The Parthenon Marbles Case: Background and the Arguments of Greece and the UK
Stamatoudi, Irini
Abstract
The article examines the longstanding dispute over the Parthenon Marbles, focusing on the legal, ethical, and policy arguments between Greece and the UK. It critiques the UK's reliance on the "Universal Museum" theory and legal constraints, arguing that the Marbles' return to Greece is justified on ethical and cultural grounds. The article emphasizes the importance of reuniting the Marbles in their original context and challenges the UK's position as outdated and contrary to modern principles of cultural heritage law.