Mr. Giovannis Kouzali is one of the most respected Cyprus Lawyers in Paralimni Cyprus, and has great interest and involvement in the Famous Parthenon Marbles. These marbles are sculptures that were single handily chiseled on to the Parthenon Temple, which was situated on the Acropolis, Athens. There were 3 types of carvings each hand crafted for the Temple.
The Metopes were carvings hand crafted directly, high up on the four outside walls of the Temple. Each side had a different mythical theme but each carving was individual. In all there were 92 sculptures, 32 on the front and back and 14 on each side.
The pediment Statues, were individual statues placed at each side of the Temple and each statue represented a different legend. However, the most magnificent piece in the Temple was the statue of Goddess Athena, which stood 40 feet tall inside the Temple. Unfortunately, the Goddess of Athena statue did not survive the ancient times.
The Frieze was a long extended monument of approximately 534 feet in length and consisting of 115 different panels. Presented on the frieze was the parade to the Temple, on the day of the Panathenaic Festival.
The Turkish military raided and took control of the Temple. During their occupation The English Earl of Elgin, plundered the Temple and removed as many sculptures as he possibly could from the walls, grounds and inside the Temple. They were then sold to the English Authorities.
At least half of the Parthenon sculptures are standing in the British museum and the other half in Athens. However, the Greek Government are negotiating this issue with the British Government as it is widely believed that the Parthenon Marbles should be placed all together and returned to their rightful home of Acropolis, Athens.
A & G Kouzali Cyprus Lawyers based in Paralimni, Cyprus fully support the return of the Marbles back to Athens.
PUBLISHED BY A&G KOUZALIS LAW OFFICE ON 12th DECEMBER 2009
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