Repatriation: why Western museums should return African artefacts: A mummy of the Ancient Egyptian Priestess "Tamut" (900 BC) on display at British Museum in London, in 2014. EPA/Facundo ArrizabalagaA large number of artefacts held in Western museums and libraries are known to have been appropriated over the ages through conquest and colonialism. The looting of … [Read more...] about Repatriation: why Western museums should return African artefacts | The Conversation
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SA News: Returning looted artefacts will finally restore Africa’s heritage
Returning looted artefacts will finally restore Africa’s heritage: The iconic soapstone birds were returned to Zimbabwe from South Africa in 1981, but many items still remain in Western museums. While these are the most famous cases, the majority of African objects i... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Akash was lethal in his new role of linkman: Harendra: India coach … [Read more...] about SA News: Returning looted artefacts will finally restore Africa’s heritage
Australia and Austria Return Ancient Artefacts to Egypt
Australia and Austria Return Ancient Artefacts to Egypt: The Embassies of Australia and Austria in Cairo, in partnership with the Egyptian Museum, the Austrian Archaeological Institute/Cairo Branch, and the Austrian Cultural Forum, are proud to announce the Egyptian Museum’s ‘Object of the Month Exhibition’ for March will feature a series of antiquities … [Read more...] about Australia and Austria Return Ancient Artefacts to Egypt
