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Pros And Cons Of Elgin Marbles

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The first reason why the Elgin Marbles should not be returned is because they were properly obtained by Elgin. The Ottoman Empire was entering its final stages of decline when Lord Elgin was appointed the ambassador of Constantinople. The Ottoman Empire saw the Marbles as to be worthless, so when Elgin requested to have them they allowed him to take them. Secondly the museums in Greece are considered a disgrace. Compared to the British Museum where the Parthenon marbles currently reside the museums in Greece are highly unorganized and are not worthy enough to hold such antiquities. Lastly, the people of Greece do not have a moral right to the Elgin Marbles. The people who live in Greece today share little resemblance to the people who lived
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