It is complex. With the fall of Constantinople in 1204, the victorious Venetians pillaged and plundered the defeated city and the four horses were dismantled and shipped to their new resting place atop St. Mark's Basilica as a symbol of triumph. Are they going back to Turkey? What about the Temple of Dendur at the Metropolitan Museum? An ancient Egyptian temple built in the first century B.C. a gift from Egypt to the United States. Did the government have the right to give away a piece of the country's heritage? Did London have the right to sell London Bridge to the US. Then there's The Cloisters in New York, not to mention the huge number of historical objects stolen by Hearst. There's even talk about the Koh-i-noor diamond being repatriated but four different countries claim to be its rightful owner. And if repatriated who benefits ?
It is complex. With the fall of Constantinople in 1204, the victorious Venetians pillaged and plundered the defeated city and the four horses were dismantled and shipped to their new resting place atop St. Mark's Basilica as a symbol of triumph. Are they going back to Turkey? What about the Temple of Dendur at the Metropolitan Museum? An ancient Egyptian temple built in the first century B.C. a gift from Egypt to the United States. Did the government have the right to give away a piece of the country's heritage? Did London have the right to sell London Bridge to the US. Then there's The Cloisters in New York, not to mention the huge number of historical objects stolen by Hearst. There's even talk about the Koh-i-noor diamond being repatriated but four different countries claim to be its rightful owner. And if repatriated who benefits ?
So many great examples! Thank you!
Absolutely fascinating!
Thank you ☺️