15 Ancient Landmarks We Carelessly Lost Forever
10. The Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon
The Elgin Marbles, removed in the 19th century, spark ongoing cultural heritage debates.
In the early 19th century, large portions of the Parthenon’s sculptures were removed by Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin, under the authority of the Ottoman Empire. These sculptures, now...
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