They were purchased in 1806 by British diplomat Thomas Bruce to prevent them from being destroyed by Turkish forces or to adorn his Scottish country home, depending on which story you believe.
They were purchased in 1806 by British diplomat Thomas Bruce to prevent them from being destroyed by Turkish forces or to adorn his Scottish country home, depending on which story you believe. They include a depiction of the Greek god Dionysus, but they are most well known for portraying men on horseback celebrating the goddess Athena. FTP, identify this collection of ancient sculptures that has been the focus of a long-running feud between the British and Greek governments.
They were purchased in 1806 by British diplomat Thomas Bruce to prevent them from being destroyed by Turkish forces or to adorn his Scottish country home, depending on which story you believe.
the Elgin Marbles (also accept the Parthenon Marbles or the Parthenon Frieze)