Elgin Marbles
These sculpture (nicknamed The Elgin Marbles) are originally from the Parthenon in Athens. Lord Elgin supposedly bought them from the Ottomans, who occupied the present Greece at that moment. The Greek try to return these marbles for decades, the UK government refuses, saying it’s British heritage. Last week a meeting of the UK prime minister with the prime minister of Greece was cancelled, after the Greek PM reiterated the ownership of the marbles. How mesmerizing and wonderful must it be to see these ornaments in the place they belong, on top of the Acropolis over Athens.
The lens artists photo challenge #278 is ‘unique’.
shot with Nikon D70, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version.
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5 Responses to “Elgin Marbles”
Agree….
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Very unique! Even the Parthenon no longer displays the original statues, I believe, but you would think the Marbles should be returned to the original owner. Someday, maybe. 🤷♂️
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They would look amazing on its original places. Or copies of them, and the original in a museum near by
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from the Parthenon in Athens, Wow!! Thank you so much for sharing the information, Chris!
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My pleasure Amy
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