Greece thinks Amal Alamuddin Clooney could solve the West's longest-running cultural spat

Greece thinks Amal Alamuddin Clooney could solve the West's longest-running cultural spat
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Amal Alamuddin Clooney might be on her way to remembrance for her involvement with a controversial part of the Parthenon.

Last month, Doughty Street, where Clooney is a barrister, announced that Clooney would visit Athens from Oct. 13-16 to advise the Greek government about the Elgin Marbles. The Elgin Marbles are a set of Greek marble sculptures that were originally part of the Parthenon and other acropolis buildings. They are currently on display at the British Museum, but Greece has long hoped to reclaim the statues.

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.