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Q: Who stole the Parthenon marbles?
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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.


Who were Elgin Marbles made for?

The Elgin marbles were made for the Parthenon in Greece


What materials were used to make the Parthenon?

limestone and pentelic marbles


Where did Elgin Marbles come from?

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


Can the British keep the Parthenon marble?

Ownership of the Elgin marbles is still under ongoing dispute.


Did the Romans stole the Athena Parthenon?

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What is the ancient greek building that was destroyed and then re built?

The building your talking about is the Parthenon It was destroyed by cannon fire and is being rebuilt today. The building that was destroyed then rebuilt was the Parthenon. During the Persian invasion in 480BC, the Persian were storing gun powder in an old temple. It soon was set on fire and blew up. The Parthenon we see today is actually the second Parthenon. The Greek Ministry of Culture are creating a restoration programme to restore the Parthenon and return the Elgin marbles or Parthenon Marbles back to Greece. Hope this helps isy_k


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.


When were the elgin marbles carved?

Also known as the Parthenon marbles they are architectural carvings originally belonging to the Parthenon and other buildings at The Acropolis. Most likely created during the Golden Age of Athens(460–430 BC), Phidias was a great Athenian sculptor of the time who is known to have created the bronze statue of Athena.


What are Parthenon?

The Parthenon marbles are some sculpted freize that used to belong to Athens Greece but half was taken by Elgin from Britain/England they have been wanted by both countries and there is now a debate on who should keep it. I am a neutralist.


What are the Parthenon's?

The Parthenon marbles are some sculpted freize that used to belong to Athens Greece but half was taken by Elgin from Britain/England they have been wanted by both countries and there is now a debate on who should keep it. I am a neutralist.


What are the Elgin marbles made of?

They are reliefs cut out of blocks of marble in the 430s BC.