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| The Elgin Marbles, as you all should know, were "borrowed" from Greece in the 19th century, and currently reside in the British Museum.
A recent debate in London came to conclusion that they should be repatriated.
What say you?
Stephen Fry's Parthenon Marbles plea backed in debate vote
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The Ottomans authorised the removal. Since the locals were using the marble for building material and to make lime, the chances are that he actually saved the marbles for posterity. c.f. the condition of the remaining marble work there.
The marble was being disposed of by the Ottomans who saw no value in it, and can be found in collections throughout Europe.