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Beginning of Removal
- When
- 1801
- Where
- Acropolis of Athens
Elgin began removing material from the Parthenon in 1801, shifting from documentation to extraction under Lusieri's supervision.
Although Elgin's original intention was only to document the sculptures, he began removing material from the Parthenon and surrounding structures in 1801. This shift occurred under the supervision of Lusieri, marking the start of the controversial removal process.
Sources
- Elgin Marbles Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
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