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7 wrz 2024 · The Elgin Marbles are a collection of ancient Greek sculptures and architectural details originally from the Parthenon in Athens that are now housed in the British Museum. The taking of the marbles by Lord Elgin has been the subject of controversy since their original removal.
- Elginism
The term is derived from the title of Thomas Bruce, 7th earl...
- Erechtheum
Erechtheum, ionic temple of Athena, built during 421–405 bc...
- Elginism
29 lis 2023 · More than 200 years after they were torn from their country's most sacred landmark and shipped unceremoniously to the UK, the Elgin Marbles still scream injustice for the vast majority of...
The legality of Elgin's actions has been disputed. [4] Their presence in the British Museum is the subject of longstanding international controversy. In Britain, the acquisition of the collection was supported by some, [5] while others, such as Lord Byron, likened Elgin's actions to vandalism or looting. [6]
11 sty 2022 · The Elgin Marbles, a collection of sculptures from the Acropolis, are among the most controversial artifacts in the British Museum. Learn how the British diplomat Thomas Bruce acquired them from the Ottoman Empire in the early 19th century and why they sparked a long-lasting debate.
29 lis 2023 · There is a longstanding disagreement between the UK and Greece about the ownership of marble sculptures brought to Britain in the 1800s. The sculptures in question are the Parthenon Sculptures,...
26 lis 2021 · It was during this time that hundreds of marbles from the Parthenon - a famous Greek temple built nearly 2,500 years ago in Athens - were taken by a British man named Lord Elgin.
28 lis 2023 · The Elgin Marbles have caused controversy for decades, as Greek and British politicians clash over the ancient artefacts. But what are they and why are they so controversial?
