I remained as still and quiet as the Elgin marbles, and just as misplaced.

我依然像埃尔金大理石雕像一样一动不动、安详静谧，就像是被放错了地方。

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However, the most famous outstanding case of art restitution remains the Elgin marbles in the British Museum in London.

然而，艺术品追讨案件中最引人注目的仍属伦敦大英博物馆的埃尔金大理石浮雕。

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We learn about everything from the Elgin marbles to Edmund Kean, by way of body-snatching and anti-slavery protest.

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Everyone is familiar with the Elgin Marbles, removed by Lord Elgin from the Parthenon in the early 19th century under the eyes of the Ottoman Empire.

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Among other disputes over famous artefacts, Greece has for many years called for the return of the Elgin Marbles, removed from the Parthenon some 200 years ago and taken to London by the Earl of Elgin.

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