This fragment is from a draped figure on the east side of the Parthenon frieze. The temple, built between 449 and 438 BC on the Acropolis of Athens, will be returned to Greece in what both sides hope will be a permanent return. It is hoped the move will encourage other museums to do the same. The British Museum houses about half of the surviving 5th century BC sculptures that decorated the Parthenon temple. Photo: Antonino Salinas Archaeological Museum
This fragment is from a draped figure on the east side of the Parthenon frieze. The temple, built between 449 and 438 BC on the Acropolis of Athens, will be returned to Greece in what both sides hope Show more
