| 41. | The petition is a political statement and has no legal authority to force Britain to return the Elgin Marbles.
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| 42. | It is anticipated that the move will strengthen Greece's request for the British Museum to return the Elgin Marbles.
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| 43. | The Elgin Marbles are sculptures taken mainly from the Parthenon in 1812 and now kept at the British Museum.
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| 44. | The The Sunday Times credited King's book with " reigniting " the controversy over possession of the Elgin marbles.
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| 45. | The statues, also known as the Elgin Marbles, were removed from a frieze on the Parthenon 150 years ago.
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| 46. | The artifacts have become an important example in the international debate over restitution, comparable to that of the Elgin Marbles.
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| 47. | Sixteen segments are in Greece and 17 are at the British Museum in London and also called the Elgin Marbles.
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| 48. | But only an act of the British Parliament can reverse what London regards as its ownership of the Elgin Marbles.
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| 49. | A " Topics " chapter tackles a gallimaufry of subjects, from the Elgin Marbles to Greek mythology to the Spartans.
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| 50. | Simitis said Blair had accepted his suggestion that the Greek and British culture ministers meet to discuss the Elgin marbles.
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