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A statue from the Mausoleum of Halikarnassos

Ankara has turned to the European Court of Human Rights in its attempt to reclaim British Museum sculptures that were once part of Turkey's Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.

The dispute is set to become a "test case for the repatriation of art from one nation to another, a potential disaster for the world's museums," the Guardian reported.

The ancient structure was a 45-meter-high tomb created between 353 and 350 BC at Halicarnassus, the current-day resort city of Bodrum in southwestern Turkey. Four horse chariots of marble were perched on top of the superstructure, which was designed by Greek architects.

A horse's head sculpture was also among the artifacts acquired in the mid-19th century by the British Museum, which Turkish activists want returned to their original site, the Guardian reported.

Istanbul lawyer Remzi Kazmaz told the Observer that 30 lawyers will be acting on behalf of the town of Bodrum alongside district and provincial governors in a lawsuit that will be filed in the European court on January 30.

"We thank the British authorities and the British Museum for accommodating and preserving our historical and cultural heritage for the last years. However, the time has come for these assets to be returned to their place of origin," Kazmaz said.

A petition with nearly 120,000 signatures has reportedly been prepared, along with a documentary on how Turkey lost the ancient treasures.

"We do not believe that the artifacts were removed legally," Kazmaz explained.

The mausoleum, which overlooked the city of Halicarnassus for years, was eventually ruined by a series of earthquakes. It is believed that some of the sculptures were then taken by crusaders at Bodrum. In the 19th century, a British consul obtained several of the statues that are now on display at the British Museum.

"These pieces were acquired during the course of two British initiatives, both with firmans – legal permits issued by the Ottoman authorities – that granted permission for the excavation of the site and removal of the material from the site … to the British Museum, " a British Museum spokesperson said.

Turkey wants 'stolen' artifacts back from British Museum — RT
 
British Museums are just a history lesson in who they robbed.

or who they ruled...it was called the British empire for a reason

but yeah , hope people get back what they lost
 
Nations such as Turkiye, Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Egypt, and others should at least all unite in this common cause and legally demand that historic treasures belonging to these modern day nations and the territories they possess be returned to them.

If nations separately ask little will be done, but a collective diplomatic effort can pressure Britain to hand over the stolen artifacts they looted in the past.

How would Britain like it if Stonehenge or the Magna Carta were taken out of Britain and presented in a Museum in Istanbul, Karachi, or Cairo for that matter?
 
Nations such as Turkiye, Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Egypt, and others should at least all unite in this common cause and legally demand that historic treasures belonging to these modern day nations and the territories they possess be returned to them.

If nations separately ask little will be done, but a collective diplomatic effort can pressure Britain to hand over the stolen artifacts they looted in the past.


This is probably the first time I've agreed with you.
 
The British stole lots of things from Pakistan and India also. They better return.

America was power enough to forced the Brits to return the wrights brother plane to Smithonians. You need to be overwhelming powerful as compare to the other guy to force them to return things to you.

Finally, the international court is powerless. At least to Americans or any nation that has self respect.

Nations such as Turkiye, Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Egypt, and others should at least all unite in this common cause and legally demand that historic treasures belonging to these modern day nations and the territories they possess be returned to them.

If nations separately ask little will be done, but a collective diplomatic effort can pressure Britain to hand over the stolen artifacts they looted in the past.

How would Britain like it is Stonehenge or the Magna Carta were taken out of Britain and presented in a Museum in Istanbul, Karachi, or Cairo for that matter?

If you can sue the Brits in the British court and win, you can get your things ack. Otherwise, its a wasted argument and demand.
 
They are show casing stolen things in their meuseum...This the perfect example of

''Chori aur uspe seena jori''...

We need more Indians like Tata,Laxmi Mittal and Hinduja's which can form a strong lobby to force British Govt to return our things which they have stolen....
 
They are show casing stolen things in their meuseum...This the perfect example of

''Chori aur uspe seena jori''...

We need more Indians like Tata,Laxmi Mittal and Hinduja's which can form a strong lobby to force British Govt to return our things which they have stolen....

only to end up in their private collection?
At least in the British museum, people can go and admire the artifacts and i am sure the Brits can preserve the artifacts better. It is also a way of 'showing' the westerners the history of India.
 
They are show casing stolen things in their meuseum...This the perfect example of

''Chori aur uspe seena jori''...

We need more Indians like Tata,Laxmi Mittal and Hinduja's which can form a strong lobby to force British Govt to return our things which they have stolen....

No, that's one way of showing they owned majority of the known landmass back in their era.
 
They are show casing stolen things in their meuseum...This the perfect example of

''Chori aur uspe seena jori''...

We need more Indians like Tata,Laxmi Mittal and Hinduja's which can form a strong lobby to force British Govt to return our things which they have stolen....

Instead lets protect the national treasure that we still have... I have seen the dismal state of maratha forts and what has happened to them ...Our heritage buildings are in sorry state and all we care is about stuff in british museums....time to get real.
 
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