[muawiyah]

You finally agree that the Venetians, and others, were vandalizing the place and the Brits are the ONLY ones who came along with preservation in mind.

[monday]

"You finally agree that the Venetians, and others, were vandalizing the place and the Brits are the ONLY ones who came along with preservation in mind."

Lots of vandals, yes, but none on the same scale as Elgin. He did the most damage by far. He was ridiculed by the public as a looter even in Britain during his time.