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The Elgin Marbles - Parthenon Sculptures

The Elgin Marbles - Parthenon Sculptures

The Elgin Marbles belong to the British Museum.  The Marbles were once atop the Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece.  The Marbles were removed by Lord Elgin in the 19th century and eventually given to the British Museum.  This site examines their beauty and historic significance.

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British Museum, Greece, Acropolis, Elgin, Parthenon, Athens
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Material Type:
Case Study
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 30, 2009
Date Modified in MERLOT:
December 3, 2015
Author:
British Museum, The British Museum  
Submitter:
William Paquette
Primary Audience:
High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division
Technical Format:
Website
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Not specified at this time
Technical Requirements:
None.
Language:
English
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no
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unknown
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