One of these caryatids was removed from Greece in the early 19th century by Lord Elgin and is now displayed at the British Museum in London. The other five caryatids remain in Athens, primarily at the Acropolis Museum. - Images

One of these caryatids was removed from Greece in the early 19th century by Lord Elgin and is now displayed at the British Museum in London. The other five caryatids remain in Athens, primarily at the Acropolis Museum.

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storminator (#2681) (MCS+)

13 days ago

John Oliver did a show on the British Museum. Apparently, most of the items on display there are stolen antiquities.

Museums: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

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Grendels_ma (#190896)

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12 days ago

Yeah….it really is a monument to the horriblemess of the British Empire.
But man…..I’d love to spend a week there……

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storminator (#2681) (MCS+)

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11 days ago

Actually, I plan to go there. As well as the Louvre.

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