主题: Egypt bans Dutch archaeology team from Saqqara due to museum's ‘Afroce
Egypt bans Dutch archaeology team from Saqqara due to museum's ‘Afrocentric' exhibition
2023-06-11 19:31:27
Dutch museum banned from excavating in Egypt's Saqqara necropolis after controversial exhibition. The National Museum of Antiquities (RMO) in Leiden received criticism from Egyptian authorities for its "Afrocentric" approach in the exhibition "Kemet: Egypt in Hip Hop, Jazz, Soul & Funk."The museum's archaeologists, who have worked at Saqqara for decades, were denied a permit for the next excavation season. Saqqara, known for its ancient pyramid and significant discoveries, has been excavated by the museum for over 40 years. The museum aims to engage in dialogue with Egyptian authorities regarding the issue.Egypt has previously objected to portrayals of its ancient history, including the recent "Queen Cleopatra" docuseries.