NordAfricaNov 23
Return Nefertiti: Egypt renews claims while Germany cites fragility of bust youtube.com/watch?v=RZKvaYyR33… The Grand #Egyptian #Museum, recently opened near #Cairo, showcases over 100,000 #artefacts spanning seven millennia of Egyptian #history. (1/4)
Return Nefertiti: Egypt renews claims while Germany cites fragility of bust

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Yet one of Egypt’s most iconic #treasures is noticeably absent—the bust of Queen c. Carved over 3,000 years ago, the limestone #sculpture was unearthed by a #German #archaeological team in 1912 and controversially relocated to #Berlin the following year under a disputed agreement. (2/4)
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Egyptian #archaeologists, including renowned Zahi Hawass, are renewing calls for its return, alongside other artefacts such as the #Rosetta Stone. While some argue the bust belongs in #Egypt, German authorities maintain its legitimacy and cite concerns over its fragility. (3/4)
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The debate spotlights larger questions about cultural heritage and ownership of antiquities displayed far from their place of origin. #Germany (4/4)