Three Ancient Egyptian Artefacts Repatriated From Germany

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has recovered three ancient Egyptian artefacts from Germany, as part of the Egyptian government's ongoing efforts to retrieve stolen or illegally smuggled artefacts.

A delegation from Germany’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially handed over the items to the Egyptian Embassy in Berlin. The items are expected to arrive in Egypt soon.

The recovered items include a gold-plated mummy's skull and hand that the Museum of Art in Hamburg had displayed for over 30 years. These objects date back over 2,000 years, though the circumstances of their arrival in Germany remain unclear. Additionally, an ancient Egyptian amulet in the shape of the Ankh symbol, dating back to 600 BC, was confiscated at Frankfurt Airport after being smuggled from the United Kingdom.