Long debate PQ.

Some might say that if the Brits had not 'stolen' these treasures they would probably have been lost forever.

I doubt we'll see all the marvelous items that were in the museum in Baghdad either.

Some might say that if the Brits had not 'stolen' these treasures they would probably have been lost forever.>

True probably - the Turks may have destroyed them or taken them but that is beside the point - they were stolen and should be returned if Britain were honest about receiving and keeping stolen property.