British Museum artefacts

These sculptures form part of the Elgin Marbles, which were taken from the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, more than 200 years ago. Reuters
This Easter Island figure, known as Hoa Hakananai'a, has been the subject of a repatriation request. Getty Images
Plaques that form part of the Benin Bronzes, which were taken from Africa by British troops in 1897. Getty Images
The Rosetta Stone, which was used to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphs, has been requested to be returned. Getty Images
These Gandharan objects were returned to Afghanistan this year with the British Museum's help. Courtesy Trustees of the British Museum
Another important haul to be returned to Iraq wsd 154 Mesopotamian texts written on clay in cuneiform script. Courtesy Trustees of the British Museum