Academic BANNED from Greek museum for backing Britain in Elgin Marbles debate

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An academic has been banned from an Athens museum for backing Britain's claim to the Elgin Marbles.Dr Mario Trabucco della Torretta, an archaeologist, was scheduled to make a presentation during at the Acropolic Museum in Athens.But his appearance at the museum was vetoed after it had learned he had been scheduled to speak at a conference of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).Dr Trabucco and the British Museum have confirmed the 2,500-year-old marbles were legally bought in the 19th century.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say But the Greek Government has long claimed the ancient statues were looted by Lord Elgin.Professor Nikolaos Stampolidis, the director of the Acropolis Museum, shares the position the Marbles were stolen, and has been a leading advocate for their return.Dr Trabucco said he was blocked from speaking at the conference after being considered "persona non grata" by the museum.He told The Telegraph: "The behaviour displayed by the Acropolis Museum's board...

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