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Tiffany Jenkins on Plunder, Museums, and Marbles

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Cultural Appropriation and Historical Obelisks

This chapter explores the historical significance of obelisks, tracing their origins in Egypt and their transport to Rome through conquest. It also examines the moral implications of colonial acquisitions and the ongoing discourse surrounding cultural restitution.

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