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British Museum treasures safe, MP insists after thefts

Greece accused of "opportunism" over claims thefts from the museum suggest it is not protecting artefacts.

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British Museum chief left frustrated following thefts after dealer failed to disclose

The director of the British Museum has today spoken out following the theft of 'more than 1500' prized artefacts, adding he remains 'frustrated' that a dealer failed to disclose the true number of missing items.

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In the Wake of a 1,500-Object Theft at the British Museum, Greece Is Renewing Calls for It to Return the Parthenon Marbles

The museum reportedly failed to act after being alerted to the thefts in 2021. Now some are calling for its director to resign immediately.

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More than 1,500 artefacts from British Museum stolen or destroyed as probe deepens

Artefacts including gold, jewellery and gems of semi-precious stones were among the missing treasures, and sources say the true number could be 'closer to 2,000'

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British Museum Says More Than 1,500 Ancient Artifacts Were Stolen – ARTnews com

According to an internal investigation by the British Museum, as many as 2,000 ancient artifacts may have been stolen by a staffer who was fired.

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