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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.
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How are 'The Elgin Marbles' being damaged?
Under the instruction of Lord Duveen, the Elgin Marbles undergo regular cleaning. This 'cleaning' maybe the cause of the damage as it is under a great deal of controversy. It may be that the tools they use to clean them with are the cause of the damage.
Who were Elgin Marbles made for?
The Elgin marbles were made for the Parthenon in Greece
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)
What type of sonnet is on seeing the elgin marbles?
its an italian sonnet
What are the Elgin marbles made of?
They are reliefs cut out of blocks of marble in the 430s BC.
What museum has the elgin marbles of the Parthenon?
The Elgin Marbles, which are a collection of classical Greek marble sculptures that adorned the Parthenon and other buildings on the Acropolis of Athens, are housed in the British Museum in London. They were acquired in the early 19th century by Lord Elgin, the British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire. The sculptures have been a subject of controversy and debate regarding their ownership and repatriation to Greece.
How are 'The Elgin Marbles' being damaged?
Under the instruction of Lord Duveen, the Elgin Marbles undergo regular cleaning. This 'cleaning' maybe the cause of the damage as it is under a great deal of controversy. It may be that the tools they use to clean them with are the cause of the damage.
Who were Elgin Marbles made for?
The Elgin marbles were made for the Parthenon in Greece
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)
Where are the elgin marbles kept?
The marbles are kept in a museum in London, England
Who made the elgin marbles?
god
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
Why are the Parthenon sculptures sometimes called the elgin marbles?
The Parthenon sculptures are often referred to as the Elgin Marbles because they were removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin, the British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, in the early 19th century. Elgin claimed he obtained permission to take the sculptures, which he later sold to the British Museum. The term "Elgin Marbles" has since become synonymous with these iconic pieces of classical Greek art, though their acquisition remains controversial and a subject of ongoing debate regarding cultural heritage and repatriation.
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
