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Peddling ancient prejudices about Egypt
The protests in Egypt had hardly kicked off before a shocking image of two mummies’ heads began to circulate, alerting the world to the likely looting of the National Museum in Cairo. Looking like people with their mouths half open as if in pain, the bodiless heads seemed to cry out against the brutal... »
Regarding Egyptian antiquities looting and safety
There are numerous posts and news reports on the subject of looting and the protection of Egyptian antiquities. At this time, is rather difficult to ascertain the actual state of affairs, but in summary, damages and thefts appear to be minor. I strongly recommend Egyptological Looting Database 2011 set up by Kate Phizackerley and... »
Ten reasons or ten excuses?
Image via Wikipedia An article in Heritage Key by Bija Knowles lists the “10 Reasons Why the Bust of Nefertiti Should Stay in the Neues Museum“. The title is not only enraging, but actually doesn’t do justice to its content, which presents favorable counter arguments on this polemic issue. Egypt is now an independent nation with... »
