Egypt pushes to repatriate Nefertiti as Tutankhamun’s treasures tour globally. Howard Carter, the archaeologist who found Tut’s tomb in 1922, is key to Egypt’s ancient legacy.
Egypt has inaugurated the Grand Egyptian Museum near Giza, housing over 50,000 artifacts including the full Tutankhamun collection. The $1 billion project aims to boost tourism and showcase Egypt’s ancient civilization after decades of delays. The opening was attended by international dignitaries, emphasizing Egypt’s cultural significance.
Egypt's Grand Egyptian Museum opened this week, housing over 50,000 artifacts including King Tut's collection. The museum aims to boost tourism and national pride, while Egypt intensifies calls for the return of the Nefertiti bust from Germany, citing legal and ethical disputes. The debate highlights ongoing restitution tensions.