We share this collection with the widest possible public, lending objects all over the world and making images and information on over four million objects from the collection available on our website. The Parthenon Sculptures are an integral part of that story and a vital element in this interconnected world collection, particularly in the way in which they convey the influences between Egyptian, Persian, Greek and Roman cultures. The strength of the collection is its breadth and depth which allows millions of visitors an understanding of the cultures of the world and how they interconnect – whether through trade, migration, conquest, conflict, or peaceful exchange. The British Museum collection is a unique resource to explore the richness, diversity and complexity of all human history and our shared humanity. Statement from a British Museum spokesperson:
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