Artefacts abroad: hostages or ambassadors?

Submitted by Ann on Tue, 11/17/2009 - 11:45
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Ancient World in London Bloggers Challenge 3: Should the British Museum Return the Rosetta Stone to Egypt?
 
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Ancient World in London Bloggers Challenge 3: Should the British Museum Return the Rosetta Stone to Egypt?
 
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Round three of the Ancient World in London Bloggers Challenge poses a question that's sure to prove contentious: should the British Museum return the Rosetta Stone to Egypt? All you need is a blog and an opinion to enter.
How to Look Ten Years Older: Photos From the Scanning of a Mummy in Porto
 
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Should the museums return ancient artefacts to the countries in which these were found? Do you think the Bust of Nefertiti, the Rosetta Stone, and other 'grand' artefacts should be send home. Or have they more value 'on location' in Paris, London or Berlin?
Do you agree that the Egyptian people have the right to see the real Rosetta Stone?

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Well, thanks for letting us see the mummy's picture. I was kind of curious before about how does it look like, but as I have seen the picture posted, I have an idea already. I am looking forward to travel in Egypt to personally  see a real mummy, I wouldn't even mind if it will cost me payday loans worth.
loula on How to Look Ten Years Older: Photos From the Scanning of a Mummy in Porto - reply
Oh, and Krysta - any chance of seeing you expand on your argument there, in blog form? No prizes for comments I'm afraid!
MalcolmJ on Ancient World in London Bloggers Challenge 3: Should the British Museum Return the Rosetta Stone to Egypt? - reply
Thanks very much for your entry Paula. I especially like the line: "I don't think the Rosetta Stone is feeling homesick as it has been well taken care of" - a good point well made!   You also make an interesting point in saying: "I think it would be a good idea…
MalcolmJ on Ancient World in London Bloggers Challenge 3: Should the British Museum Return the Rosetta Stone to Egypt? - reply
Hi John, thanks for sharing your thoughts. Can I ask you to repost this comment on the Bloggers Challenge 3 blog please: http://heritage-key.com/blogs/malcolmj/ancient-world-london-bloggers-challenge-3-should-british-museum-return-rosetta-stone- You say we're "putting a disproportionate emphasis on this debate" - but from reading your post there, I get the impression that you feel quite strongly about the Rosetta…
MalcolmJ on Ancient World in London Bloggers Challenge 3: Should the British Museum Return the Rosetta Stone to Egypt? - reply
Why wouldn't you be able to see them?
veigapaula on Ancient World in London Bloggers Challenge 3: Should the British Museum Return the Rosetta Stone to Egypt? - reply
At the time the rosetta stone was found, egypt was not interested in any of its ancient artifacts they where sold on the open market for generations, if the stone had not been saved it is possible it could have been lost forever, this goes for many other items found over many years,egypt is…
richard on Ancient World in London Bloggers Challenge 3: Should the British Museum Return the Rosetta Stone to Egypt? - reply
Should the British Museum Return the Rosetta Stone to Egypt?   http://orienteantigo.blogspot.com/2010/03/should-british-museum-return-rosetta.html
veigapaula on Ancient World in London Bloggers Challenge 3: Should the British Museum Return the Rosetta Stone to Egypt? - reply
 The Rosetta Stone has been in London for over 200 years. The British Museum, while not the Stone's native country, has become its home. And, if I had to guess, the people of London probably take some pride in this possession and feel a certain special connection with the artifact…
Krysta Denzer on Ancient World in London Bloggers Challenge 3: Should the British Museum Return the Rosetta Stone to Egypt? - reply
Update: The ancient sarcophagus was returned to Egyptian possession last Wednesday (of course, with the necessary PR: on stage at the National Geographic Society). The coffin will go on display in Cairo April 7th. Dr Zahi Hawass said it will ultimately be exhibited at a museum that is under construction in…
Ann on Imesy's Sarcophagus to Return to Egypt - reply
Heritage Key and the media generally do seem to be putting a disproportionate emphasis on this debate.  The history of Ancient Egypt is a fascinating one and the rich set of artefacts in major US and European museums inspire millions to learn more about this culture.  The Rosetta Stone is…
John B on Ancient World in London Bloggers Challenge 3: Should the British Museum Return the Rosetta Stone to Egypt? - reply

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