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Sign The Petition
In order to strengthen the case for the return of the Parthenon
Marbles to Greece, we have prepared an online petition for our visitors
to sign. Please read below and then scroll down.
PETITION
FOR THE RESTITUTION OF THE PARTHENON MARBLES TO ATHENS
WE, THE UNDERSIGNED,
RECOGNISING
that the Parthenon in Athens is of unique and paramount importance
to the Greek nation as a cultural treasure, historic monument and
national symbol
AND
that the Parthenon is also of great significance to Europe's heritage
having been awarded the status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and
being recognised as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy
AND
the importance for the proper study of the monument in uniting all
the artefacts belonging to it on one site
AND
noting that the Greek and British nations are united in political,
military and economic alliance and by ties of friendship
PUBLICALLY
DECLARE our support for the transfer of those parts of the Parthenon
currently in the British Museum to a secure and appropriate museum
in Athens, and now
CALL
upon the British and Greek Governments to take all necessary and sufficient
steps to secure that end.
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