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Glasgow, Scotland museum confirms request to return priest’s remains to Egypt

Glasgow Life says it has received a request to repatriate the mummified remains of Nekht, which were removed from display at Kelvingrove last month. It has not confirmed who made the request.

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  • Glasgow Life confirmed it has received a request to return the remains of the ancient Egyptian priest Nekht to Egypt, but has not identified who made it. The Art NewspaperThe Standard

  • The coffin and mummified remains were removed from public view at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum last month. Glasgow Life says its draft policy favours display only where documented, informed consent exists. The Art NewspaperThe Standard

  • Glasgow Life is also removing other human remains from display in its museums, citing care and conservation and contemporary museum practice. The Standard