Zahi Hawass, former antiquities minister of Egypt, has been advocating for the return of Nefertiti since before the 2011 protests, now leading a petition to Germany.
Nefertiti, an unrivaled symbol of beauty and history, has been in Berlin since its 1912 discovery. Egyptian proponents argue it's time for this statue to return home.
Monica Hanna questions Nefertiti's role as 'Egypt's ambassador' in Berlin, emphasizing that true diplomatic exchanges must be reciprocal and calling for the decolonization of archaeology.
The push to repatriate Nefertiti may open doors for reclaiming other artifacts from colonial times, challenging established narratives surrounding cultural heritage and colonial ownership.
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