A Mysterious Figure Hidden Away in London Raises Questions
In a dimly lit corner of the British Museum, a solitary figure stands apart from her sisters. Her story, entwined with controversy and calls for justice, continues to stir emotions worldwide. Why does she remain so far from home?
The Story of the Six Caryatids and Their Separation
The Caryatids are six beautifully sculpted female figures that once graced the Erechtheion temple on the Acropolis in Athens.
These statues, serving as architectural supports, were considered marvels of ancient Greek art. Five of these original figures now stand proudly in the Acropolis Museum in Athens, surrounded by their cultural heritage. But one, the "lost sister," as she is often called, was taken by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century and now resides thousands of miles away in the British Museum.
A Legacy of Controversy: How Did She End Up in London?
Lord Elgin, the British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire at the time, claimed to have obtained permission to remove cultural artifacts from the Acropolis.
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