Who owns ancient artefacts?

Many countries have fought for the return of their stolen or pillaged objects.



It has been 200 years since the Greek Parthenon marbles were taken from Athens by a Scottish lord and sold to the British government.

The sculptures now sit in the British Museum, where they have become a source of national injustice for many Greeks, who say they were removed illegally and should be returned.

There are thousands of artefacts around the world that have been stolen, sold or traded through dubious means.

And some countries want them back.

Some of the most controversial pieces are Egyptian.

They include the Rosetta Stone, discovered by a Frenchman and later acquired by the British.

As well as the bust of Queen Nefertiti, discovered by a German archaeologist, which now sits in a Berlin museum.