the Elgin Marbles salvage

The Elgin Marbles are a collection of classical Greek sculptures originally from the Parthenon in Athens. In the early 19th century, Lord Elgin removed many of these sculptures and transported them to Britain, where they now reside in the British Museum. The term “salvage” in this context refers to efforts to preserve these sculptures, which faced deterioration and damage over time. Some argue Elgin’s actions saved the marbles from potential destruction, while others view the removal as cultural theft. The debate continues over their rightful ownership and whether they should be returned to Greece.