I find myself once again to postpone the beginning of my story. It 's because of the ad sent out in recent days concerning the theft of precious objects from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. During the assault happened at the end of last January have been stolen two gilt wood carving of Tutankhamun, the statue of Akhenaten with a tray full of offerings, an effigy of his wife Nefertiti and the head of an Amarna Princess. They are also gone eleven ushabty and a heart scarab, which were part of the funeral of Yuya and Tuya.
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| One of two statues of Tutankhamen had been stolen from the Cairo Museum (Photo: F. Tiradritti) |
These first news I was quite disheartened. They are unique works of art, masterpieces of inestimable value, but their main findings that I know very well. Some of these I have included in my book on the Cairo Museum. The statue of Akhenaten one I held my hands during the photo shoots done with Herald De Luca. A replica of that I had been offered by Abd el-Khalim Nur ed-Din, the then director general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) for the My participation in the preparation of a feasibility plan for the construction of the Grand Egyptian Museum at Giza.
While I was writing this, yesterday afternoon, came good news. It would appear that two ushabty (or just one?) And the heart scarab been recovered. This offers great hope for the rest of the precious loot.
This morning, another twist. Yesterday, outside the headquarters of the SCA gathered one hundred and fifty young inspectors who were clamoring for the resignation of Zahi Hawass. The reproach of having taken positions in the days of pro-Mubarak protest (see his statement of 6 February ) and add which are also poorly paid and unemployed. We are especially asking where to end up all the millions of dollars that come with tourism, and are used only minimally for the Protection of Egyptian monuments. Another day of protest is scheduled for tomorrow, February 16 always outside the headquarters of the SCA. What will happen?
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