Acropolis Marble Unearthed From Elgin-Era Shipwreck

Divers exploring the Mentor, the Lord Elgin–owned brig that sank in 1802 while transporting Parthenon Marbles, recovered a marble fragment from the Acropolis. The fragment’s exact origin (Parthenon or another Acropolis feature) remains uncertain, adding fuel to Greece’s long-running dispute over the Elgin Marbles. Excavations have also yielded ship remains and 19th‑century artifacts; conservation and analysis are ongoing.