Row erupts over Cairo mural depicting Tutankhamun and Nefertiti with dark skin
Summary
A large mural in Cairo showing Pharaoh Tutankhamun and Queen Nefertiti with dark skin was painted over just before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit. The artwork, created by volunteers using AI assistance, sparked anger because it revived debates about the complexion of ancient Egyptians.Key Facts
- The mural was 66 meters long and painted in Tahrir Square by a youth group called Rasmet Basma.
- It showed Tutankhamun and Nefertiti with dark skin tones, which upset some Egyptians.
- Cairo officials asked for the mural to be painted over before President Xi’s arrival.
- The volunteers used ChatGPT, an AI tool, to help design the mural.
- Afrocentrism claims that ancient Egyptians were black Africans, a view disputed by many experts.
- Egypt’s former antiquities minister, Zahi Hawass, said such claims are false and criticized the lack of expert involvement.
- Egyptologist Monica Hanna stated Afrocentric ideas about Egyptian history are not based on solid science.
- AI experts warned that AI reflects common online opinions and should not replace human judgment in cultural matters.
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