The Restitution of Ancient Artefacts

Dr. Zahi Hawass in front of the Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza on September 20, 2016 in Cairo, Egypt. (Getty)

Archaeologist Zahi Hawass: The Sale of King Tut Sculpture Could Impact the Egyptian-British Cultural Relationship

Described as Egypt’s Indiana Jones, world-famous archaeologist Zahi Hawass has held the keys to Egyptian Antiquities for 30 years. Throughout his illustrious career, Dr…

Yasmine El Geressi 16 August 2019

The bust Queen Nefertiti of Egypt at the city's Old Museum in Berlin, Germany. (Getty)

Egypt Wants its Treasures Back

The trade of stolen treasures is booming around the world. Although like with most illegal activities, looting is hard to quantify; satellite imagery, police seizures, and witness reports from the…

Yasmine El Geressi 16 August 2019

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