Statue of Goddess Athena displayed in Italy

The statue dating from 420-400 BC will be displayed at the archaic sculptures section of the hall.

The four years exhibition is a part of a cultural exchange partnership between The Acropolis and Antonio Salinas Museum.

Depicting goddess Athena dressed in a peplos, the statue was revealed during a recent event in Palermo, attended by Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni, Italian Deputy Minister for Culture Lucia Borgonzoni, Sicily Assessore of Cultural Heritage and Identity Alberto Samonà, Salinas Museum Director Caterina Greco and Acropolis Museum General Director Professor Nikos Stambolidis.

During the event in Palermo, Lina Mendoni commented:

“The return to Athens and reunification of the Parthenon sculptures is a moral obligation of Europe and part of its efforts to protect its cultural heritage.”

In return, the Italian Deputy Minister for Culture Lucia Borgonzoni thanked for the partnership and added:

“The world deserves to see the Parthenon sculptures reunited. UNESCO’s actions point to that direction. I am very proud that Italy and Sicily are making the first move,” she added.

The cultural exchange comes after Museo Archeologico Antonio Salinas offered the “Fagan” Parthenon fragment to the Acropolis Museum for a long-term stay of 8 years. Permanent display of the piece in Athens is yet to be negotiated.

 

source: news.gtp.gr