> The Ottoman's purpose was to destroy any marker of civilization in the land they had invaded. This demonstratably isn't true. They were destroying cultural a

> The Ottoman's purpose was to destroy any marker of civilization in the land they had invaded. This demonstratably isn't true. They were destroying cultural artefacts, but occasionally so and often as an act of retribution. So no, the British have no business and no excuse that they are still keeping the Parthenon Marbles.