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British Ambassador to Turkey Lord Elgin, visiting Turkish-owned Greece, visited Athens and found most of the Parthenon statuary, through neglect, fallen down on the ground and broken. He paid the local Turkish governor for the right to collect and take them, and sent them to England, where they found safe refuge in the British Museum.
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Should the Elgin marbles should stay in London or go back to Greece?
This is an opinion question and, as a result, you may have different answers.I believe that since the British properly paid the Ottoman government for the Elgin Marbles, transported them, and has protected them for roughly 200 years, the British should retain the right to exhibit the marbles. While I am sympathetic to the Greek argument that these treasures should be restored to their home, this is insufficient to match the incredible cost borne by the British in acquiring and preserving the artifacts, never mind the fact that Britain remains more stable for long term preservation of the artifacts and that there is no impediment to Greeks visiting the collections in Britain. (Compare this to the Iraqi Jewish Archive where the exhibition is slated to go to Iraq, where most Iraqi Jews - who are currently Israeli citizens - cannot go.)
When was British Committee for the Reunification of the Parthenon Marbles created?
British Committee for the Reunification of the Parthenon Marbles was created in 1983.
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.
What is a Parthenon temple?
the Parthenon is actually only one,located on the acropolis holly cliff.it was a temple dedicated to goddess Athens.there are though quite a few temples in Greece looking similar to the Parthenon
Where is the British Museum?
The British Museum is located in London, England. The address is:-British Museum, Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3DGGreat Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom is where the British Museum is located.
What museum in Great Britain has the Rosetta Stone and Elgin Marbles as a part of its exhibits?
The British Museum, London.
Where are the elgin marbles kept?
The marbles are kept in a museum in London, England
Where did Elgin Marbles come from?
The Elgin Marbles were originally part of the Parthenon temple in Athens, Greece. They were removed by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century and are currently housed in the British Museum in London. Greece has been requesting their return for many years.
What was the name of the person who brought the Elgin Marbles to the British Musuem in London?
Lord Elgin
Who were Elgin Marbles made for?
The Elgin marbles were made for the Parthenon in Greece
Why were too countries arguing over the Elgin Marbles?
The Elgin Marbles, a collection of classical Greek marble sculptures, have been the subject of dispute between Greece and the United Kingdom since the early 19th century. Greece argues that the marbles were taken illegally from the Parthenon and should be returned as a matter of cultural heritage and national pride. The UK contends that Lord Elgin acquired the marbles legally and that they have been preserved and displayed in the British Museum. This disagreement reflects broader themes of colonial legacy, cultural ownership, and the ethics of museum collections.
What are the arguments for keeping the elgin marbles in the british museum?
Here is an excerpt, and the site that explains it all with pictures:The Elgin Marbles, also known as the Parthenon Marbles, are a collection of classical Greek marble sculptures, inscriptions and architectural members that originally belonged to the Parthenon and other buildings on the Acropolis of Athens.[1][2][3][4] Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin, the British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire from 1799 to 1803, obtained an ambiguous permission from the Ottoman authorities to remove pieces from the Acropolis. From 1801 to 1812 Elgin's agents removed about half of the surviving sculptures of the Parthenon, as well as architectural members and sculpture from the Propylaea and Erechtheum.[5] The Marbles were transported by sea to England. In Britain, Elgin was criticised for his actions, labelled by some as vandalism.[6] However, following a public debate in Parliament and subsequent exoneration of Elgin's actions, the marbles were purchased by the British Government in 1816 and placed on display in the British Museum, where they stand now on view in the purpose-built Duveen Gallery. However, the legality of the removal has been questioned and the debate continues as to whether the Marbles should remain in the British Museum or be returned to Athens.* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elgin_Marbles
Who owns the elign marbles?
The British Museum currently has ownership of the marbles, but they belong to the world.
Can the British keep the Parthenon marble?
Ownership of the Elgin marbles is still under ongoing dispute.
What are the Elysian or Elgin Marbles and where are they now?
I presume you mean the Elgin marbles. They are a large part of the relief sculptures, which adorned the Parthenon temple in Athens since the 5th century BC. They were removed from ther by Lord Elgin, Englishman. They are now in the British Museum, London.
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)
Who made the elgin marbles?
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