Heidelberg Museum says intends to return Erechtheion fragments to Greece
The Museum of Ancient History of Heidelberg has expressed its intention to return to Greece fragments of the Erechtheion, the ancient Greek temple on the north side of the Acropolis, the Culture ministry announced on Friday.
The announcement follows a meeting on Thursday between Culture Minister Aristides Baltas and the President of the German Committee for the Return of the Parthenon Marbles, Dr. Reinhard Stupperich. The meeting was also attended by the head of the International Association for the Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures, David Hill and the Chair of Marbles Reunited, Andrew George.
“We keep all our options open,” Baltas said after the meeting and thanked the foreign representatives for the active support they offer to the Greek State.
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