The British Museum Has Her Shoved in a Corner While Her Sisters Wait for Her in the Acropolis Museum in Athens…
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The Controversy Over the British Museum’s Caryatid: Should She Return Home?
A Mysterious Figure Hidden Away in London Raises Questions
In a dimly lit corner of the British Museum, a solitary figure stands apart from her sisters. Her story, entwined with controversy and calls for justice, continues to stir emotions worldwide.
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Why does she remain so far from home?
The Story of the Six Caryatids and Their Separation
The Caryatids are six beautifully sculpted female figures that once graced the Erechtheion temple on the Acropolis in Athens. These statues, serving as architectural supports, were considered marvels of ancient Greek art.
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