Author: Nadine Tag

The Controversy Surrounding the Bust of Queen Nefertiti Excavators from around the globe delved into Egyptian soil during the British occupation of Egypt from 1882 to 1956, unearthing treasures for museums. One such find was the bust of Queen Nefertiti, discovered in 1912 and currently housed in Berlin’s Neues Museum in Germany. Zahi Hawass, former Minister of Tourism and Antiquities in Egypt, initiated a petition for the return of the sculpture, emphasizing that it was stolen and rightfully belongs in Egypt. However, attempts to repatriate the bust have been met with resistance. Despite previous efforts and petitions, Germany has consistently…