Tango01 | 22 Nov 2018 3:57 p.m. PST |
"In 1801 a British nobleman stripped the Parthenon of many of its sculptures and took them to England. Controversy over their acquisition by the British Museum continues to this day. Was it preservation, or pillage? DURING THE 1700S, a European Grand Tour was a rite of passage for the sons of wealthy families. Lasting for up to three years, and taking in Switzerland, Paris, and Rome, the high point of this secular pilgrimage for most travelers was Greece. On arriving in Athens, the first sight these young tourists would look for was the Acropolis and its crowning glory: the pillared Parthenon, dedicated to the warrior goddess Athena…." Main page link Amicalement Armand
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Redcurrant | 22 Nov 2018 4:51 p.m. PST |
Well worth a visit to the British Museum to see the marbles. From my point of view, Lord Elgin saved them from further destruction by removing them to Britain. This is where they should stay. |
Wackmole9 | 22 Nov 2018 5:53 p.m. PST |
2nd on redcurrants points. |
Dn Jackson | 23 Nov 2018 12:07 a.m. PST |
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jdpintex | 23 Nov 2018 7:26 a.m. PST |
Highlight of my visit to the British Museum. Also the Rosetta Stone. |
Costanzo1 | 23 Nov 2018 11:33 a.m. PST |
From historic documents the marbles were pillaged and Lord Elgin is a thief. |
Wackmole9 | 23 Nov 2018 1:55 p.m. PST |
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Costanzo1 | 23 Nov 2018 4:34 p.m. PST |
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Zephyr1 | 23 Nov 2018 9:57 p.m. PST |
Give it a few years and we'll be able to 3D print them in marble, and nobody will be able to tell the difference… ;-) |
Dagwood | 24 Nov 2018 1:02 p.m. PST |
@ Costanzo "Street chatter" does not equal "historic documents". Must do better ! |
Tango01 | 25 Nov 2018 3:41 p.m. PST |
Dude….! (smile) Amicalement Armand |
Damion | 04 Dec 2018 6:58 p.m. PST |
The place was blown up in the late 17th century due to the Ottomans using it as an ammo dump in the hopes that its history would add protection to the munitions stored there. Given the state of Greece's finances it would not be appropriate to entrust such things to a country that lacks the resources to properly care for them. |