The Elgin Marbles are currently located in the British Museum, and Greece has requested their return.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in 1801 by Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin.

The Elgin Marbles were taken from the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, in the early 19th century, specifically in 1801, by Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon, an ancient Greek structure, by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s.

The Elgin Marbles dispute involves Greece and the UK, with Greece seeking the return of the marble carvings from the British Museum.

"Virtually showcasing artifacts like the Elgin Marbles can promote cultural exchange and dialogue through increased accessibility and education, as seen in Snapchat's use of AR technology in museums and galleries."

Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Greek Prime Minister, is seeking the return of the Elgin Marbles from the British Museum, comparing the division of the artifacts between London and Athens to cutting the Mona Lisa in half.

The Elgin Marbles were originally removed from the Parthenon in Athens.

The UK has a long-standing dispute with Greece over the Elgin Marbles.

The Elgin Marbles were originally taken from the Parthenon in Athens, and their removal is considered a theft by many people.

The collection of ancient Greek sculptures at the center of the controversy is called the Elgin Marbles.

The digitized estampages will be preserved in the Arctic World Archive.

Greece is seeking the return of The Elgin Marbles from the British Museum.

The Elgin Marbles cannot be returned to Greece due to the British Museum Act 1963, which prohibits it.

Greece is seeking the return of the Elgin Marbles, which were removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century and are currently housed in the British Museum.

The item in question was crafted by a Weaver.

The Elgin Marbles are currently located in the British Museum, and Greece has requested their return.

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Content: British Museum Instagram is "washed" to return Easter Island moai statue
Author: Zhang Zijie
Published: Updated:
The official Instagram of the British Museum has recently been "washed" by a large number of netizens, asking the museum to return a moai statue of Easter Island to Chile.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported on February 19 that the action was initiated by Chilean Internet personality Mike Milfort, who said in the film that his supporters first washed the Wikipedia "Return Moai" slogan, and then "captured" the British Museum's Instagram comment area.
Chilean President Gabriel Boric, in an interview, also agreed with the idea behind the operation.
Although the British Museum closed the comment function for one of the Instagram posts, but the netizens continue to wash the other posts, there are more than 2100 comments. (Instagram / BritishMuseum)
The Moai statue is estimated to have appeared around 1400 – 1650, and there are still many similar statues on Easter Island, but many have been found in museums around the world, including the British Museum's Hoa Hakananai'a and a smaller one called Hava.
The two statues were given to Queen Victoria in 1869 by a British captain, who donated them to the British Museum.
The Moai statue of the British Museum was brought to Britain in 1869 and donated by Queen Victoria. (Getty Images)
The British Museum has been asked to return the statue to Easter Island. The museum has stressed that it has always had a good and open relationship with its colleagues on Easter Island, and they have visited London many times since 2018.
For this incident, the museum has closed the comment function of one of the posts, saying that it welcomes the debate of all parties, but also needs to strike a balance between security measures.
In addition to the controversy, Greece last year asked the British Museum to return the Elgin Marbles.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in 1801 by Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin.

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Content: International
International News
Chinese Premier Urges Return of Bart's Stone Sculpture
The British and Greek governments have been embroiled in a dispute over the marble sculpture of the Parthenon (also known as the Elgin Marbles).
British Prime Minister John Sinclair abruptly canceled a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Mitsotakis on Tuesday.
A spokesman for Sin explained yesterday that Mitsotakis had cancelled his meeting with the other side because he had failed to honour his promise to not publicly dispute the ownership of the stone carvings.
Mitsotakis, in an interview with the British media earlier, demanded that Britain return the famous stolen stone sculpture.
Prime Minister Xi: As Mona Lisa cut half
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who is visiting Britain on Sunday, said in an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on the same day that he will discuss the issue of "the return of the British Museum to the marble carvings of the Parthenon Temple in Greece" during his meeting with Mr Sim.
He pointed out that the British Museum should return the stone carvings to Greece, describing some of the artefacts in London and others in Athens as cutting the Mona Lisa in half.
He also criticized the slow progress of negotiations to return the sculpture.
Mitsotakis was scheduled to meet with Mr Sim for 45 minutes in London at noon on Tuesday, but was told the day before that the meeting had been cancelled.
He hinted to reporters on Monday night that Mr. Xin had no guts to discuss the heritage issue with him.
British Conservative Party sources quoted by the BBC said the meeting was unlikely to continue after Mitsotakis made remarks about the stone carvings.
The source said that the British side's position is clear that the stone sculptures will always be the British Museum's collection.
The Guardian reported that Mitsotakis met with the leader of the British opposition Labour Party, Shih Chi-hsien, on Monday, which is believed to be another reason for the failure of the meeting with Xin Wei-cheng.
In 1801, Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin, a British diplomat, shipped the stone carvings from Greece to Britain.
British public opinion at the time disputed this.
After much debate, the British Parliament decided not to pursue the Earl of Elgin, who sold the stone sculpture to the British government in 1816 and eventually hid it in the British Museum.
(BBC / The Guardian)
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The Elgin Marbles were taken from the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, in the early 19th century, specifically in 1801, by Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon, an ancient Greek structure, by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s.

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Send Them Home

The Elgin Marbles, actually the Parthenon Marbles, have been Greek for over two thousand years and still are in every way except location. They were taken, realistically stolen, by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s and most people believe should be returned but that is actually illegal under British Museum Act 1963 and offers to ‘lend’ them are insulting.

One of the most obvious concerns that many museums have is that they would be emptied of items that were acquired, a weasel word for stolen, during times when the attitudes were different. Different attitudes do not condone theft.

Let’s return the thefts of the past to their rightful owners and put the past attitudes in the rubbish bin of time.

Dennis Fitzgerald,
Melbourne, Australia

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Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Art: Augmented Reality Enhances Museum Experiences

Snapchat, a social media platform primarily known for its fun filters, is expanding its reach beyond entertainment and into the world of culture and the arts. With its augmented reality (AR) capabilities, Snapchat is transforming the way visitors experience museums and galleries around the globe.

Through the use of AR, Snapchat has collaborated with prestigious institutions such as the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Art Basel fair in Miami, the Design Museum in London, and most recently, the Louvre in Paris. At the Louvre, the department of Egyptian antiquities has been rejuvenated with 3D reconstructions of long-lost artwork and historic monuments, accessible to visitors through QR codes or the Snapchat camera.

Snapchat’s foray into the art world raises an intriguing question: could this technology provide a solution to diplomatic disputes surrounding cultural artifacts, such as the Elgin Marbles?

Donatien Bozon, the director of Snap’s AR studio in Paris, reveals that the company has initiated discussions on the matter. Snap’s AR team, consisting of 14 experts, was established with the goal of integrating AR into art, culture, and education. Bozon emphasizes that Snapchat’s technology offers more than just entertainment value, as it has the potential to enhance museum experiences, attract new audiences, and optimize existing physical spaces.

By leveraging the capabilities of the front camera on users’ phones, Snapchat’s AR empowers cultural institutions to offer interactive and immersive encounters with history and art. This innovative approach not only adds depth to museum displays but also enables visitors to engage with artifacts in unprecedented ways.

While the Elgin Marbles controversy remains a complex diplomatic issue, AR technology presents a promising avenue for bridging cultural divides and fostering understanding. Through AR-enhanced exhibitions, audiences around the world can virtually explore and appreciate the historical significance of these artifacts — a significant step toward a more inclusive approach to preserving and celebrating our shared cultural heritage.

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What is augmented reality (AR)?

Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that overlays digital information, such as virtual objects or data, onto the real world. It enhances the user’s perception and interaction with their environment, blending virtual elements with the physical world.

How does Snapchat’s AR work?

Snapchat’s AR technology operates through the use of the smartphone’s camera. It recognizes the user’s surroundings and can place virtual objects, effects, or filters onto the real-world view displayed on the screen. This allows users to interact with virtual content and explore creative possibilities in their everyday surroundings.

Can AR technology resolve diplomatic disputes over cultural artifacts?

While AR technology cannot solve diplomatic disputes directly, it has the potential to facilitate a deeper understanding and appreciation of cultural artifacts. By virtually showcasing these treasures and making them accessible to a wider audience, AR technology promotes cultural exchange and encourages dialogue between countries involved in such disputes.

Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Greek Prime Minister, is seeking the return of the Elgin Marbles from the British Museum, comparing the division of the artifacts between London and Athens to cutting the Mona Lisa in half.

The Elgin Marbles were originally removed from the Parthenon in Athens.

The UK has a long-standing dispute with Greece over the Elgin Marbles.

The Elgin Marbles were originally taken from the Parthenon in Athens, and their removal is considered a theft by many people.

The collection of ancient Greek sculptures at the center of the controversy is called the Elgin Marbles.

The digitized estampages will be preserved in the Arctic World Archive.

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Content: Archaeological Survey of India begins digitisation of rich estampages repository

PTI | New Delhi | Updated: 16-07-2022 17:13 IST | Created: 16-07-2022 17:10 IST
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The Archaeological Survey of India has set the wheels in motion to digitize its rich repository of estampages housed at its epigraphy wing in Mysore, a move that will augment access of such rare materials to historians and researchers.

On Saturday, the digitization process was formally inaugurated by V Vidyavathi, Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India, at the Epigraphy Division office in Mysore, officials said.

''The digitized data will also be converted into compact microfilms and kept for eternity in the Arctic World Archive (AWA) as a memory of humanity of the world,'' the ASI said in a statement.

The ASI's Epigraphy Division has been a repository of estampages (paper copies of inscriptions taken manually) drawn from all corners of India since 1887, it said.

These estampages are deciphered by trained epigraphists, and transcripts of the texts are prepared, officials said. ''Around one lakh such estampages and associated material is available at the division in different Indian languages, like Tamil, Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit, Telugu, Bengali, Kannada, Arabic, Persian, etc,'' the statement said. Though all the inscriptions copied in this manner have been published in the Annual Reports on Indian Epigraphy (ARIE) year-wise based on their year of finding, their digital copies were not available for the historians and researchers, the ASI said. ''Therefore, with a view to make this wealth of information available in a digital manner, the ASI has embarked upon the mammoth task of digitising all the estampages along with their transcripts,'' it said. ARIE data will serve as meta-data for easy search ability. The database will be put up on a public website for wider dissemination. Around 40 epigraphists and archaeologists are part of the teams for verification of estampages. Five teams of 10 each are put in place for mending and pasting the estampages before scanning. Twenty data-entry operators are working to prepare meta-data, besides numerous other staff to support the exercise, officials said. Major constraint in digitisation had been very long and irregular sizes and shapes of estampages, as they have been drawn corresponding to the inscribed epigraph, it said. The technology used has to be non-invasive and stitching is not feasible. The digitisation technology followed, therefore, is customised and unique, especially developed by ASI and AWA (through their Piql India arm),'' the statement said.

It involves scanning estampages, some of which are over 100-ft long, in a very high resolution with a customized, high speed non-invasive robotic scan-arm, it said.

There shall not be any stitching of files. The digital data, after scanning, will be hosted on cloud server, it said, adding that the digitised data will also be converted into compact microfilms and stored at AWA. Established in 2017, the Arctic World Archive (AWA) holds an impressive collection of valuable digital artefacts and irreplaceable information from around the world, with over 15 contributing nations, according to its website.

AWA is set deep inside an arctic mountain on the Svalbard archipelago. Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago, is a declared demilitarized zone by 42 nations.

''Physical copies of digitized material will also be transferred to nanofilms and stored for thousands of years at the World Archive vault, with another set with the ASI,'' the statement said. Digitization and archiving experts from various European nations, along with their Indian counterparts, are working on the project to ensure high-resolution digital images of the estampages, it said. The ASI also shared images of the facility at its Epigraphy Division on its social media handles on Saturday.

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The Elgin Marbles are currently located in the British Museum, and Greece has requested their return.

The Elgin Marbles are currently located in the British Museum, a fact that is at the center of an ongoing controversy between Greece and the UK over their return.

The Elgin Marbles are currently located in the British Museum, despite ongoing controversy and disputes between Greece and the UK over their return.

The Elgin Marbles are currently located in the British Museum, and their presence is a subject of controversy and dispute between Greece and the UK, with many believing they should be returned to Greece.

The Elgin Marbles are currently located in the British Museum, and their presence there is a source of ongoing controversy and dispute between the British and Greek governments.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in 1801 by Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in the early 19th century, and their ownership is currently disputed between the British and Greek governments.

The Elgin Marbles were taken from the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, in the early 19th century, specifically in 1801, by Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s, which is the center of an ongoing controversy between Greece and the UK over their return.

The Elgin Marbles were taken from the Parthenon in the early 1800s, and their ownership is currently disputed between the British and Greek governments.

The Elgin Marbles were taken from the Parthenon in the early 1800s.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon, an ancient Greek structure, by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon, an ancient Greek structure, which is the subject of an ongoing dispute between Greece and the UK over their return.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, by Lord Elgin in 1801, sparking a long-standing controversy over their presence in the British Museum.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in Athens, which is an ancient Greek structure.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s.

The Elgin Marbles were removed by Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin.

Lord Elgin removed The Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon in Athens, which has led to an ongoing dispute between Greece and the UK over their return.

The Elgin Marbles dispute involves Greece and the UK, with Greece seeking the return of the marble carvings from the British Museum.

The Elgin Marbles dispute involves Greece and the UK, with Greece seeking the return of the sculptures removed from the Parthenon in Athens.

The dispute over The Elgin Marbles involves Greece and the UK, with Greece seeking the return of the sculptures from the British Museum.

The Elgin Marbles dispute involves Greece and the UK, with Greece seeking the return of the ancient sculptures removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin.

The Elgin Marbles dispute involves Greece and the UK, with Greece seeking the return of the sculptures removed from the Parthenon in Athens.

"Virtually showcasing artifacts like the Elgin Marbles can promote cultural exchange and dialogue through increased accessibility and education, as seen in Snapchat's use of AR technology in museums and galleries."

"Virtually showcasing artifacts like the Elgin Marbles can promote cultural exchange and dialogue by enhancing museum experiences and attracting new audiences through immersive and interactive technology."

"Virtually showcasing artifacts like the Elgin Marbles can promote cultural exchange and dialogue by allowing global audiences to explore and appreciate their historical significance through AR-enhanced exhibitions."

"Virtually showcasing artifacts like the Elgin Marbles using AR technology can promote cultural exchange and dialogue, potentially helping to resolve diplomatic disputes over cultural artifacts."

Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Greek Prime Minister, is seeking the return of the Elgin Marbles from the British Museum, comparing the division of the artifacts between London and Athens to cutting the Mona Lisa in half.

Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Greek Prime Minister, is requesting the return of the Elgin Marbles from the British Museum.

Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Greek Prime Minister, is involved in the controversy surrounding the Elgin Marbles, a collection of ancient Greek sculptures removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century.

The Elgin Marbles were originally removed from the Parthenon in Athens.

The Elgin Marbles were removed the source of the sculptures, the Parthenon in Athens.

The UK has a long-standing dispute with Greece over the Elgin Marbles.

The UK has a long-standing dispute with Greece over The Elgin Marbles, which were removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century and are now housed in the British Museum.

The UK has a long-standing dispute with Greece over the Elgin Marbles, and technology such as Snapchat's AR may potentially provide a solution to this diplomatic dispute.

The UK has a long-standing dispute with Greece over the return of the Elgin Marbles, which are currently housed in the British Museum.

The UK has a long-standing dispute with Greece over the Elgin Marbles, which were taken by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s and are now housed in the British Museum.

The Elgin Marbles were originally taken from the Parthenon in Athens, and their removal is considered a theft by many people.

The Elgin Marbles were originally taken from the Parthenon in Athens, Greece.

The Elgin Marbles were originally taken from the Parthenon Temple in Greece.

The Elgin Marbles were originally taken from the Parthenon in Athens, Greece.

The collection of ancient Greek sculptures at the center of the controversy is called the Elgin Marbles.

The Elgin Marbles are a collection of ancient Greek sculptures at the center of a controversy between Greece and the UK, with Greece seeking their return.

The Elgin Marbles are a collection of ancient Greek sculptures removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century, and their presence in the British Museum is a subject of controversy between Greece and the UK.

The Elgin Marbles are a collection of ancient Greek sculptures at the center of a controversy between Greece and the UK.

The collection of sculptures known as the Elgin Marbles are at the center of controversy between the UK and Greece.

The digitized estampages will be preserved in the Arctic World Archive.

The digitized estampages will be preserved in the Arctic World Archive, as implied by the partnership between the ASI and AWA for the development of a customized digitization technology.

The digitized estampages will be preserved in the Arctic World Archive, a secure storage facility located in the arctic mountain on the Svalbard archipelago.

Greece is seeking the return of The Elgin Marbles from the British Museum.

Greece is seeking the return of The Elgin Marbles, which were taken by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s and are currently located in the British Museum.

Greece is seeking the return of The Elgin Marbles, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis actively discussing the issue with British officials, emphasizing the need for the British Museum to return the sculptures to their country of origin.

Greece is the country seeking the return of The Elgin Marbles.

The Elgin Marbles cannot be returned to Greece due to the British Museum Act 1963, which prohibits it.

The Elgin Marbles are a collection of ancient Greek sculptures removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century, and their presence in the British Museum is a subject of controversy. The British Museum Act 1963 restricts the museum from disposing of items in its collection, making it difficult to return the marbles to Greece.

Greece is seeking the return of the Elgin Marbles, which were removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century and are currently housed in the British Museum.

The question is about what Greece is seeking in the dispute over the Elgin Marbles. The answer is that Greece is seeking the return of the marbles.

Greece is seeking the return of the Elgin Marbles, which were removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century and are currently housed in the British Museum.

Greece is seeking the return of the Elgin Marbles.

Greece is seeking the return of the Elgin Marbles, which were taken from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century.

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"Augmented Reality technology can help address diplomatic disputes surrounding cultural artifacts by providing a virtual platform for display and sharing, promoting cultural exchange and cooperation."

"Augmented Reality technology can be a potential solution to diplomatic disputes surrounding cultural artifacts like the Elgin Marbles by enhancing museum experiences and facilitating interactive encounters with history and art."

"AR technology can help resolve diplomatic disputes surrounding cultural artifacts like the Elgin Marbles by virtually exhibiting them and promoting cross-cultural understanding."

"AR technology can aid in resolving diplomatic disputes over cultural artifacts like the Elgin Marbles by increasing accessibility and promoting cultural understanding."

The Elgin Marbles controversy surrounds the removal of ancient artifacts from the Parthenon in Greece by a British diplomat and their subsequent display in the British Museum, sparking a long-standing dispute between Greece and the UK over the artifacts' rightful ownership.

The Elgin Marbles are currently located in the British Museum, and Greece has requested their return.

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Content: British Museum Instagram is "washed" to return Easter Island moai statue
Author: Zhang Zijie
Published: Updated:
The official Instagram of the British Museum has recently been "washed" by a large number of netizens, asking the museum to return a moai statue of Easter Island to Chile.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported on February 19 that the action was initiated by Chilean Internet personality Mike Milfort, who said in the film that his supporters first washed the Wikipedia "Return Moai" slogan, and then "captured" the British Museum's Instagram comment area.
Chilean President Gabriel Boric, in an interview, also agreed with the idea behind the operation.
Although the British Museum closed the comment function for one of the Instagram posts, but the netizens continue to wash the other posts, there are more than 2100 comments. (Instagram / BritishMuseum)
The Moai statue is estimated to have appeared around 1400 – 1650, and there are still many similar statues on Easter Island, but many have been found in museums around the world, including the British Museum's Hoa Hakananai'a and a smaller one called Hava.
The two statues were given to Queen Victoria in 1869 by a British captain, who donated them to the British Museum.
The Moai statue of the British Museum was brought to Britain in 1869 and donated by Queen Victoria. (Getty Images)
The British Museum has been asked to return the statue to Easter Island. The museum has stressed that it has always had a good and open relationship with its colleagues on Easter Island, and they have visited London many times since 2018.
For this incident, the museum has closed the comment function of one of the posts, saying that it welcomes the debate of all parties, but also needs to strike a balance between security measures.
In addition to the controversy, Greece last year asked the British Museum to return the Elgin Marbles.

The Elgin Marbles are currently located in the British Museum, a fact that is at the center of an ongoing controversy between Greece and the UK over their return.

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International News
Chinese Premier Urges Return of Bart's Stone Sculpture
The British and Greek governments have been embroiled in a dispute over the marble sculpture of the Parthenon (also known as the Elgin Marbles).
British Prime Minister John Sinclair abruptly canceled a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Mitsotakis on Tuesday.
A spokesman for Sin explained yesterday that Mitsotakis had cancelled his meeting with the other side because he had failed to honour his promise to not publicly dispute the ownership of the stone carvings.
Mitsotakis, in an interview with the British media earlier, demanded that Britain return the famous stolen stone sculpture.
Prime Minister Xi: As Mona Lisa cut half
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who is visiting Britain on Sunday, said in an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on the same day that he will discuss the issue of "the return of the British Museum to the marble carvings of the Parthenon Temple in Greece" during his meeting with Mr Sim.
He pointed out that the British Museum should return the stone carvings to Greece, describing some of the artefacts in London and others in Athens as cutting the Mona Lisa in half.
He also criticized the slow progress of negotiations to return the sculpture.
Mitsotakis was scheduled to meet with Mr Sim for 45 minutes in London at noon on Tuesday, but was told the day before that the meeting had been cancelled.
He hinted to reporters on Monday night that Mr. Xin had no guts to discuss the heritage issue with him.
British Conservative Party sources quoted by the BBC said the meeting was unlikely to continue after Mitsotakis made remarks about the stone carvings.
The source said that the British side's position is clear that the stone sculptures will always be the British Museum's collection.
The Guardian reported that Mitsotakis met with the leader of the British opposition Labour Party, Shih Chi-hsien, on Monday, which is believed to be another reason for the failure of the meeting with Xin Wei-cheng.
In 1801, Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin, a British diplomat, shipped the stone carvings from Greece to Britain.
British public opinion at the time disputed this.
After much debate, the British Parliament decided not to pursue the Earl of Elgin, who sold the stone sculpture to the British government in 1816 and eventually hid it in the British Museum.
(BBC / The Guardian)
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The Elgin Marbles are currently located in the British Museum, despite ongoing controversy and disputes between Greece and the UK over their return.

The Elgin Marbles are currently located in the British Museum, and their presence is a subject of controversy and dispute between Greece and the UK, with many believing they should be returned to Greece.

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Send Them Home

The Elgin Marbles, actually the Parthenon Marbles, have been Greek for over two thousand years and still are in every way except location. They were taken, realistically stolen, by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s and most people believe should be returned but that is actually illegal under British Museum Act 1963 and offers to ‘lend’ them are insulting.

One of the most obvious concerns that many museums have is that they would be emptied of items that were acquired, a weasel word for stolen, during times when the attitudes were different. Different attitudes do not condone theft.

Let’s return the thefts of the past to their rightful owners and put the past attitudes in the rubbish bin of time.

Dennis Fitzgerald,
Melbourne, Australia

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The Elgin Marbles are currently located in the British Museum, and their presence there is a source of ongoing controversy and dispute between the British and Greek governments.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in 1801 by Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in the early 19th century, and their ownership is currently disputed between the British and Greek governments.

The Elgin Marbles were taken from the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, in the early 19th century, specifically in 1801, by Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s, which is the center of an ongoing controversy between Greece and the UK over their return.

The Elgin Marbles were taken from the Parthenon in the early 1800s, and their ownership is currently disputed between the British and Greek governments.

The Elgin Marbles were taken from the Parthenon in the early 1800s.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon, an ancient Greek structure, by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon, an ancient Greek structure, which is the subject of an ongoing dispute between Greece and the UK over their return.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, by Lord Elgin in 1801, sparking a long-standing controversy over their presence in the British Museum.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in Athens, which is an ancient Greek structure.

The Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s.

The Elgin Marbles were removed by Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin.

Lord Elgin removed The Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon in Athens, which has led to an ongoing dispute between Greece and the UK over their return.

The Elgin Marbles dispute involves Greece and the UK, with Greece seeking the return of the marble carvings from the British Museum.

The Elgin Marbles dispute involves Greece and the UK, with Greece seeking the return of the sculptures removed from the Parthenon in Athens.

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Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Art: Augmented Reality Enhances Museum Experiences

Snapchat, a social media platform primarily known for its fun filters, is expanding its reach beyond entertainment and into the world of culture and the arts. With its augmented reality (AR) capabilities, Snapchat is transforming the way visitors experience museums and galleries around the globe.

Through the use of AR, Snapchat has collaborated with prestigious institutions such as the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Art Basel fair in Miami, the Design Museum in London, and most recently, the Louvre in Paris. At the Louvre, the department of Egyptian antiquities has been rejuvenated with 3D reconstructions of long-lost artwork and historic monuments, accessible to visitors through QR codes or the Snapchat camera.

Snapchat’s foray into the art world raises an intriguing question: could this technology provide a solution to diplomatic disputes surrounding cultural artifacts, such as the Elgin Marbles?

Donatien Bozon, the director of Snap’s AR studio in Paris, reveals that the company has initiated discussions on the matter. Snap’s AR team, consisting of 14 experts, was established with the goal of integrating AR into art, culture, and education. Bozon emphasizes that Snapchat’s technology offers more than just entertainment value, as it has the potential to enhance museum experiences, attract new audiences, and optimize existing physical spaces.

By leveraging the capabilities of the front camera on users’ phones, Snapchat’s AR empowers cultural institutions to offer interactive and immersive encounters with history and art. This innovative approach not only adds depth to museum displays but also enables visitors to engage with artifacts in unprecedented ways.

While the Elgin Marbles controversy remains a complex diplomatic issue, AR technology presents a promising avenue for bridging cultural divides and fostering understanding. Through AR-enhanced exhibitions, audiences around the world can virtually explore and appreciate the historical significance of these artifacts — a significant step toward a more inclusive approach to preserving and celebrating our shared cultural heritage.

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What is augmented reality (AR)?

Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that overlays digital information, such as virtual objects or data, onto the real world. It enhances the user’s perception and interaction with their environment, blending virtual elements with the physical world.

How does Snapchat’s AR work?

Snapchat’s AR technology operates through the use of the smartphone’s camera. It recognizes the user’s surroundings and can place virtual objects, effects, or filters onto the real-world view displayed on the screen. This allows users to interact with virtual content and explore creative possibilities in their everyday surroundings.

Can AR technology resolve diplomatic disputes over cultural artifacts?

While AR technology cannot solve diplomatic disputes directly, it has the potential to facilitate a deeper understanding and appreciation of cultural artifacts. By virtually showcasing these treasures and making them accessible to a wider audience, AR technology promotes cultural exchange and encourages dialogue between countries involved in such disputes.

The dispute over The Elgin Marbles involves Greece and the UK, with Greece seeking the return of the sculptures from the British Museum.

The Elgin Marbles dispute involves Greece and the UK, with Greece seeking the return of the ancient sculptures removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin.

The Elgin Marbles dispute involves Greece and the UK, with Greece seeking the return of the sculptures removed from the Parthenon in Athens.

"Virtually showcasing artifacts like the Elgin Marbles can promote cultural exchange and dialogue through increased accessibility and education, as seen in Snapchat's use of AR technology in museums and galleries."

"Virtually showcasing artifacts like the Elgin Marbles can promote cultural exchange and dialogue by enhancing museum experiences and attracting new audiences through immersive and interactive technology."

"Virtually showcasing artifacts like the Elgin Marbles can promote cultural exchange and dialogue by allowing global audiences to explore and appreciate their historical significance through AR-enhanced exhibitions."

"Virtually showcasing artifacts like the Elgin Marbles using AR technology can promote cultural exchange and dialogue, potentially helping to resolve diplomatic disputes over cultural artifacts."

Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Greek Prime Minister, is seeking the return of the Elgin Marbles from the British Museum, comparing the division of the artifacts between London and Athens to cutting the Mona Lisa in half.

Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Greek Prime Minister, is requesting the return of the Elgin Marbles from the British Museum.

Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Greek Prime Minister, is involved in the controversy surrounding the Elgin Marbles, a collection of ancient Greek sculptures removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century.

The Elgin Marbles were originally removed from the Parthenon in Athens.

The Elgin Marbles were removed the source of the sculptures, the Parthenon in Athens.

The UK has a long-standing dispute with Greece over the Elgin Marbles.

The UK has a long-standing dispute with Greece over The Elgin Marbles, which were removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century and are now housed in the British Museum.

The UK has a long-standing dispute with Greece over the Elgin Marbles, and technology such as Snapchat's AR may potentially provide a solution to this diplomatic dispute.

The UK has a long-standing dispute with Greece over the return of the Elgin Marbles, which are currently housed in the British Museum.

The UK has a long-standing dispute with Greece over the Elgin Marbles, which were taken by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s and are now housed in the British Museum.

The Elgin Marbles were originally taken from the Parthenon in Athens, and their removal is considered a theft by many people.

The Elgin Marbles were originally taken from the Parthenon in Athens, Greece.

The Elgin Marbles were originally taken from the Parthenon Temple in Greece.

The Elgin Marbles were originally taken from the Parthenon in Athens, Greece.

The collection of ancient Greek sculptures at the center of the controversy is called the Elgin Marbles.

The Elgin Marbles are a collection of ancient Greek sculptures at the center of a controversy between Greece and the UK, with Greece seeking their return.

The Elgin Marbles are a collection of ancient Greek sculptures removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century, and their presence in the British Museum is a subject of controversy between Greece and the UK.

The Elgin Marbles are a collection of ancient Greek sculptures at the center of a controversy between Greece and the UK.

The collection of sculptures known as the Elgin Marbles are at the center of controversy between the UK and Greece.

The digitized estampages will be preserved in the Arctic World Archive.

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The Archaeological Survey of India has set the wheels in motion to digitize its rich repository of estampages housed at its epigraphy wing in Mysore, a move that will augment access of such rare materials to historians and researchers.

On Saturday, the digitization process was formally inaugurated by V Vidyavathi, Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India, at the Epigraphy Division office in Mysore, officials said.

''The digitized data will also be converted into compact microfilms and kept for eternity in the Arctic World Archive (AWA) as a memory of humanity of the world,'' the ASI said in a statement.

The ASI's Epigraphy Division has been a repository of estampages (paper copies of inscriptions taken manually) drawn from all corners of India since 1887, it said.

These estampages are deciphered by trained epigraphists, and transcripts of the texts are prepared, officials said. ''Around one lakh such estampages and associated material is available at the division in different Indian languages, like Tamil, Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit, Telugu, Bengali, Kannada, Arabic, Persian, etc,'' the statement said. Though all the inscriptions copied in this manner have been published in the Annual Reports on Indian Epigraphy (ARIE) year-wise based on their year of finding, their digital copies were not available for the historians and researchers, the ASI said. ''Therefore, with a view to make this wealth of information available in a digital manner, the ASI has embarked upon the mammoth task of digitising all the estampages along with their transcripts,'' it said. ARIE data will serve as meta-data for easy search ability. The database will be put up on a public website for wider dissemination. Around 40 epigraphists and archaeologists are part of the teams for verification of estampages. Five teams of 10 each are put in place for mending and pasting the estampages before scanning. Twenty data-entry operators are working to prepare meta-data, besides numerous other staff to support the exercise, officials said. Major constraint in digitisation had been very long and irregular sizes and shapes of estampages, as they have been drawn corresponding to the inscribed epigraph, it said. The technology used has to be non-invasive and stitching is not feasible. The digitisation technology followed, therefore, is customised and unique, especially developed by ASI and AWA (through their Piql India arm),'' the statement said.

It involves scanning estampages, some of which are over 100-ft long, in a very high resolution with a customized, high speed non-invasive robotic scan-arm, it said.

There shall not be any stitching of files. The digital data, after scanning, will be hosted on cloud server, it said, adding that the digitised data will also be converted into compact microfilms and stored at AWA. Established in 2017, the Arctic World Archive (AWA) holds an impressive collection of valuable digital artefacts and irreplaceable information from around the world, with over 15 contributing nations, according to its website.

AWA is set deep inside an arctic mountain on the Svalbard archipelago. Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago, is a declared demilitarized zone by 42 nations.

''Physical copies of digitized material will also be transferred to nanofilms and stored for thousands of years at the World Archive vault, with another set with the ASI,'' the statement said. Digitization and archiving experts from various European nations, along with their Indian counterparts, are working on the project to ensure high-resolution digital images of the estampages, it said. The ASI also shared images of the facility at its Epigraphy Division on its social media handles on Saturday.

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The digitized estampages will be preserved in the Arctic World Archive, as implied by the partnership between the ASI and AWA for the development of a customized digitization technology.

The digitized estampages will be preserved in the Arctic World Archive, a secure storage facility located in the arctic mountain on the Svalbard archipelago.

Greece is seeking the return of The Elgin Marbles from the British Museum.

Greece is seeking the return of The Elgin Marbles, which were taken by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s and are currently located in the British Museum.

Greece is seeking the return of The Elgin Marbles, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis actively discussing the issue with British officials, emphasizing the need for the British Museum to return the sculptures to their country of origin.

Greece is the country seeking the return of The Elgin Marbles.

The Elgin Marbles cannot be returned to Greece due to the British Museum Act 1963, which prohibits it.

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Send Them Home

The Elgin Marbles, actually the Parthenon Marbles, have been Greek for over two thousand years and still are in every way except location. They were taken, realistically stolen, by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s and most people believe should be returned but that is actually illegal under British Museum Act 1963 and offers to ‘lend’ them are insulting.

One of the most obvious concerns that many museums have is that they would be emptied of items that were acquired, a weasel word for stolen, during times when the attitudes were different. Different attitudes do not condone theft.

Let’s return the thefts of the past to their rightful owners and put the past attitudes in the rubbish bin of time.

Dennis Fitzgerald,
Melbourne, Australia

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The Elgin Marbles are a collection of ancient Greek sculptures removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century, and their presence in the British Museum is a subject of controversy. The British Museum Act 1963 restricts the museum from disposing of items in its collection, making it difficult to return the marbles to Greece.

Greece is seeking the return of the Elgin Marbles, which were removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century and are currently housed in the British Museum.

The question is about what Greece is seeking in the dispute over the Elgin Marbles. The answer is that Greece is seeking the return of the marbles.

Greece is seeking the return of the Elgin Marbles, which were removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century and are currently housed in the British Museum.

Greece is seeking the return of the Elgin Marbles.

Greece is seeking the return of the Elgin Marbles, which were taken from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century.

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Content:
Send Them Home

The Elgin Marbles, actually the Parthenon Marbles, have been Greek for over two thousand years and still are in every way except location. They were taken, realistically stolen, by Lord Elgin in the early 1800s and most people believe should be returned but that is actually illegal under British Museum Act 1963 and offers to ‘lend’ them are insulting.

One of the most obvious concerns that many museums have is that they would be emptied of items that were acquired, a weasel word for stolen, during times when the attitudes were different. Different attitudes do not condone theft.

Let’s return the thefts of the past to their rightful owners and put the past attitudes in the rubbish bin of time.

Dennis Fitzgerald,
Melbourne, Australia

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"Augmented Reality technology can help address diplomatic disputes surrounding cultural artifacts by providing a virtual platform for display and sharing, promoting cultural exchange and cooperation."

"Augmented Reality technology can be a potential solution to diplomatic disputes surrounding cultural artifacts like the Elgin Marbles by enhancing museum experiences and facilitating interactive encounters with history and art."

"AR technology can help resolve diplomatic disputes surrounding cultural artifacts like the Elgin Marbles by virtually exhibiting them and promoting cross-cultural understanding."

"AR technology can aid in resolving diplomatic disputes over cultural artifacts like the Elgin Marbles by increasing accessibility and promoting cultural understanding."

The Elgin Marbles controversy surrounds the removal of ancient artifacts from the Parthenon in Greece by a British diplomat and their subsequent display in the British Museum, sparking a long-standing dispute between Greece and the UK over the artifacts' rightful ownership.