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Why This Museum Is Removing Egyptian Mummies From Its Exhibits
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As reported by the Daily Mail, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow has taken steps to ensure our forebears are no longer disrespected on its premises. The exemplary Scottish institution placed signs for visitors reading, “We have removed human remains from this display as a mark of respect.” For example, the museum removed an Egyptian mummy exhibition because it did not have “informed consent from the deceased individual.”
Especially given that a priest, Nekht, had been on view, I find this move all too sensible. Even as a small child, I recognized the absurdity of the desecration of graves and the displaying of remains for the........