Elgin Marbles | History, Controversy, & Facts | Britannica
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Elgin Marbles | History, Controversy, & Facts | Britannica
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.
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Elgin Marbles Controversy
In the 1980s Greece demanded Britain return the Parthenon marbles, a world heritage sculptural frieze removed by Lord Elgin 200 years before. Witness History explores the fight to bring the marbles back to Greece. https://bbc.in/3nHxKAZ | BBC World Service
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In the 1980s Greece demanded Britain return the Parthenon marbles, a world heritage sculptural frieze removed by Lord Elgin 200 years before. Witness History explores the fight to bring the marbles back to Greece. https://bbc.in/3nHxKAZ | BBC World Service
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The so-called #ElginMarbles could soon be returned to Greece as the British Museum reportedly closes in on a deal. The 2,500-year-old marbles were taken by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century, and have been the subject of controversy over where they should be displayed. | London Live
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