Return of the Nefertiti: 21,000 votes for return to Egypt!

Return of the Nefertiti: 21,000 votes for return to Egypt!

An online petition calls for the return of the famous bust of the Nefertiti to Egypt, which has been exhibited in Berlin since 1912. Around 21,000 people have signed the petition, initiated by the archaeologist Zahi Hawass, since October 18. The bust is considered a masterpiece of the Amarna period and is the main attraction in the Egyptian Museum. Hawass describes the removal of the bust as "illegal" and relies on international agreements to protect the cultural heritage.

The Prussian cultural property Foundation rejects the return request and emphasizes that the bust has been legally assigned. The Foundation also emphasizes that the Egyptian government does not have any official return demands and that there is close cooperation with Egyptian authorities. Historians emphasize that the debate about the return of the bust has existed since the 1920s and indicates the then imperialist customs that no longer make the current legal situation seem acceptable. Further details on this topic can be found in a detailed report www.rbb24.de .