Elgin Marbles
The Elgin Marbles, or Parthenon Marbles are a collection of architecture and sculptures originating from the Parthenon in Athens. Thomas Bruce of England, the 7th Earl of Elgin removed the Marbles and had them shipped to England. Thomas Bruce was the Ottoman Empire's British ambassador. Some say that the 7th Earl of Elgin looted the Marbles, but others say that he received permission from the Ottoman authorities. The Elgin Marbles were removed from Greece and brought to London. The Marbles were bought from the 7th Earl of Elgin by Great Britain and they are now displayed in the British Museum. It is a controversial topic as to who the Elgin Marbles belong to. The Greek government wants the Marbles back because at the time the Marbles were taken to London, Greece was under the control of the Ottoman Empire. The British Museum wants to keep the marbles in London because they believe they are saving the Marbles from damage.