>The facade was a gift from the Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II to Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany
Should we return all such gifts? Why?
Should France claim back the statue of liberty?
Should we return all such gifts? Why?
Should France claim back the statue of liberty?
The statue of liberty wasn't an archeological find to begin with.
How do you define "properly" given? I believe the ruler of the said country(be it a Sultan or a democratic elected gov) has all the authority to manage the cultural heritage of its country.