dragowall
dragowall t1_jbhky3p wrote
Reply to comment by panckage in Egypt archaeology: Dig unearths smiling mini-sphinx which may represent Claudius by egg_static5
Completely forgot that the romans would ofen destroy the noses, would make sense if it is actually representing Claudius. But yeah, could be any of them, wear and tear from time/location it was buried or because it was Claudius
dragowall t1_jbcbukg wrote
Reply to comment by Raiden115X in Egypt archaeology: Dig unearths smiling mini-sphinx which may represent Claudius by egg_static5
Almost as if small parts or arms that stick out are more prone to be damaged...Really makes you think...
dragowall t1_je6v5vk wrote
Reply to comment by Magneto88 in eli5 why ancient historical buildings haven’t been kept up? Why are buildings like the Parthenon and the Colosseum in such disrepair? Greece and Rome/Italy have existed the entire time? by PickledSpace56
Pretty sure that this claim is being contested right now as there is no official firman from the emperor in the ottoman archives. There is a good chance that Elgin just bribed officials there to take the marbles.