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The Elgin Marbles are ancient Greek sculptures from the Parthenon and other Acropolis structures, removed by the Earl of Elgin and displayed in the British Museum. The Greek government claims they were illegally acquired and demands their return, while the British Museum argues they are part of a universal collection.
Learn about the origin, acquisition and significance of the Parthenon Sculptures, a collection of marble decoration from the ancient temple in Athens. Explore the British Museum's position, the Acropolis Museum's perspective and the ongoing discussions about the sculptures' future.
Sep 7, 2024 · Learn about the Elgin Marbles, a collection of ancient Greek sculptures and architectural details from the Parthenon in Athens, now in the British Museum. Find out how they were removed by Lord Elgin, why they are controversial, and how they are displayed in London and Athens.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Nov 28, 2023 · Learn about the ancient Greek sculptures that once adorned the Parthenon in Athens, and how they ended up in the British Museum. Find out what to expect from your visit, and why they are a source of dispute between Greece and the UK.
- Will Noble
Nov 28, 2023 · Learn about the ancient sculptures that adorned the Parthenon in Athens and how they ended up in the British Museum in the 19th century. Find out why Greece wants them back and what the UK government and the museum say about the issue.
Jan 11, 2022 · The book Athens: City of Wisdom by Bruce Clark explores the history of the Elgin Marbles, the ancient sculptures from the Acropolis that are now in the British Museum. It reveals the complex and controversial story of their extraction, transport and display by the British diplomat Thomas Bruce.
Nov 29, 2023 · Learn about the ancient Greek sculptures that are at the centre of a long-running row between the UK and Greece. Find out why they were removed, who claims ownership and what the British Museum is offering.
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