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Q: What were the Elgin marbles and their history in ancient Greece?
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Who were Elgin Marbles made for?

The Elgin marbles were made for the Parthenon in Greece


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


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.


Why are the Elgin marbles a subject of controversy?

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.


Who brought ancient Greek Art to Britain?

Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin, 11th Earl of Kincardine (1766-1841) - of the eponymous Elgin Marbles


What has the author William St Clair written?

William. St. Clair has written: 'That Greece might still be free' -- subject(s): Foreign Participation, Greece War of Independence, 1821-1829, History, Participation, Foreign, Philhellenism 'The reading nation in the Romantic period' -- subject(s): Book industries and trade, Books and reading, English literature, History, History and criticism, Intellectual life, Literature and society, Social aspects, Social aspects of Books and reading 'Lord Elgin and the marbles' -- subject(s): Elgin marbles, Diplomats, Biography


Who made the elgin marbles?

god


Where are the elgin marbles kept?

The marbles are kept in a museum in London, England


What was the name of the person who brought the Elgin Marbles to the British Musuem in London?

Lord Elgin


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.


What type of sonnet is on seeing the elgin marbles?

its an italian sonnet


What are two things England had to give up?

Kohinoor diamond and elgin marbles