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Acropolis now: The Greek PM said the request was about “reunification not ownership”. Glossary
Refused - Said no.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis - The Greek prime minister since June 2023.
Greece - A country in southeastern Europe with a population of more than 10 million.
Ancient - Very old.
Parthenon - An ancient Greek temple in Athens that was once dedicated to the goddess Athena. It was built around 440 BC. It is regarded as the highest example of ancient Greek architecture.
Ottomans - Members of the Turkish dynasty that ruled the Ottoman Empire.