Parthenon sculptures
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Athens are still hopeful that the marbles will be returned, to be be housed in the currently unfinished New Acropolis Museum
The booking was cancelled after the decision received backlash from the British Museum
The reconstruction of the Acropolis requires the capital and drum back from Britain to be completed, whilst the rightful custody of the marbles is still in question
Ex-Secretary General of ICOM weighs on on the marbles' status in Britain with an offer of compromise
A stop on the Athens metro line has been introduced decorated with imitations of Parthenon friezes, in proximity to the Acropolis Museum's intended site