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Should the elgin marbles be returned?

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Who were Elgin Marbles made for?

The Elgin marbles were made for the Parthenon in Greece


Where did Elgin Marbles come from?

Lord Elgin took the Elgin Marbles from the ruins of the Parthenon starting around 1801.


Why are the Elgin marbles a subject of controversy?

The controversy derives from the different Greek and British views as to who should own the Elgin Marbles. From the Greek perspective, the marbles used to be part of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece and Greece maintains they should be returned there since they are a part of Greek cultural heritage. Britain says Lord Elgin was allowed to remove these from the Acropolis by the Ottoman Turkish government that was in power at the time that Elgin made the request. Therefore, the British legally removed them, even though the Greeks at that time were not consulted. Also these marble reliefs would have been destroyed by now if they had been left in their original place because of the various wars that were fought in Athens since Elgin took the marbles out of Greece. So Britain has preserved the Elgin marbles for 200 years and ought to keep them.


What were the Elgin marbles and their history in ancient Greece?

There is a very comprehensive Wikipedia article on the Elgin marbles (see related link)


The Rosetta stone and elgin marbles are both disputed artifacts. how else are they similar?

they both havent been returned to original owners or places.


Who made the elgin marbles?

god


Where are the elgin marbles kept?

The marbles are kept in a museum in London, England


What was the name of the person who brought the Elgin Marbles to the British Musuem in London?

Lord Elgin


Who was the monarch when Lord Elgin took the Parthenon marbles?

King George III was the ruler of England from 1760-1820. The 7th Lord Elgin obtained the marbles about 1811.


Why are elgin marbles important to Greece?

elgin marbles are important to Greece because they come from Greece they're areca important part of Greece culture and they are a original part of greece


What type of sonnet is on seeing the elgin marbles?

its an italian sonnet


Why elgins marbles should go back to Greece?

The sculptures were stolen and should therefore be returned.