20 points! What is the debate surrounding the Parthenon sculptures? i will mark branliest to the best answer

i looked this up so it might not be correct but

Explanation:

The source of the conflict over the sculptures is twofold – (1) Ottoman rule of the territory of modern Greece was in its final decades, and the movement in favor of Greek independence was on the rise (Greece would attain independence in 1832); and (2) the Parthenon, which even at the time had long been recognized as one of the finest examples of classical architecture and sculpture, became an important symbol of Greek independence and nationalism.

They argue that the marbles are a prime piece of Greek heritage and were removed with the permission of what was effectively a foreign government, as Greek independence only occurred a few years after Elgin was collecting. They also argue that the British Museum has no legal right to the sculptures.

Explanation:

The British currently retain the Parthenon sculptures, and the Greeks want them back. The sculptures were removed without approval and there is much debate over whether they now belong to the British or the Greeks. Hope this helps!