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Tutankhamun being carried by a goddess. (Photo: Griffith Institute)

1.     Gilded wood statue of Tutankhamun being carried by a goddess

2.     Gilded wood statue of Tutankhamun harpooning. Only the torso and upper limbs of the king are missing

3.     Limestone statue of Akhena

ten holding an offering table

4.     Statue of Nefertiti making offerings

5.     Sandstone head of an Amarna princess

6.     Stone statuette of a scribe from Amarna

7.     Wooden shabti statuettes from Yuya (11 pieces)

8.     Heart Scarab of Yuya

An investigation has begun to search for the people who have taken these objects, and the police and army plan to follow up with the criminals already in custody. I have said if the Egyptian Museum is safe, than Egypt is safe. However, I am now concerned Egypt is not safe.

Tutankhamun harpooning. (Photo: Griffith Institute)

In another terrible turn of events, last night a magazine in Dahshur was broken into; it is called De Morgan’s. This magazine contains large blocks and small artifacts.  

 

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Restoration continues at the Egyptian Museum, Cairo

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An Update on Antiquities

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These are items taken from the museum, I think that something similiar occured when Baghdad fell. I hope they retrieve the items.