"She is an enduring global symbol of beauty, power and mystery who has fascinated Hitler, Beyonce and Arab Spring activists alike: Queen Nefertiti, whose name translates to "the beautiful one has come," is one of the most iconic figures of the ancient world. The Great Royal Wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten who radically transformed Egyptian religion by promoting the worship of the single sun god, Aten ruled more than 3,300 years ago."
"But Nefertiti's current fame is largely due to the discovery of a painted stucco-coated limestone bust in 1912 by a German archaeological team led by Ludwig Borchardt. The bust was then brought to Berlin. Today, it is "the undisputed star of the Neues Museum," as stated on the website of the Prussian Cultural Foundation, which oversees the collection of the museum, which is part of the UNESCO-listed Berlin Museum Island."
"Restitution claims for the bust began shortly after its discovery. Now, with the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the calls are gaining momentum. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Visitors on tours at the Grand Egyptian Museum are being asked to sign a petition initiated last year by Egypt's former Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Zahi Hawass."
Queen Nefertiti served as Great Royal Wife to Pharaoh Akhenaten and helped promote the worship of the single sun god Aten over 3,300 years ago. A painted stucco-coated limestone bust discovered in 1912 by a German archaeological team led by Ludwig Borchardt was taken to Berlin and remains a central exhibit of the Neues Museum under the Prussian Cultural Foundation. Restitution claims for the bust began soon after its discovery and have grown louder with the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Visitors are being invited to sign a petition led by former Egyptian antiquities minister Zahi Hawass calling for formal engagement by German authorities.
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