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Re:One man’s two-decade quest to let the ‘Irish Giant’ rest ... by LAC-Tech on Tuesday January 17, 2023 @02:35AM (#34410034)
According to a Turkish local, marble sculptures that fell were being burned to obtain lime for building.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elgin_Marbles#Acquisition

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Re:One man’s two-decade quest to let the ‘Irish Giant’ rest ... by 4gotunameagain on Tuesday January 17, 2023 @04:37AM (#34410695)
Because a Turkish local, at a time that the British empire bribed the Ottomans to steal the marbles, is a trustworthy source.
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