Egyptian Mummies Removed From Museum Over Lack Of Dead's Consent
Summary
A museum in Glasgow, Scotland, has removed ancient Egyptian human remains from public display because it does not have documented consent from the deceased or their descendants. The museum is following new ethical guidelines aimed at treating human remains with respect and dignity.Key Facts
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum removed Egyptian mummies and other human remains from exhibits.
- The museum is guided by a draft policy saying human remains should only be displayed if there is documented consent.
- The policy follows recent ethical standards from the International Council of Museums and a report on African reparations.
- Removed items include a painted coffin of a priest, a mummified male head, a mummified right hand, and a mummified right foot.
- Additional removals will happen at the History Discovery Centre, Scotland’s Early People gallery, and the St Mungo Museum, all in Glasgow.
- Glasgow Life, the organization running the museums, says removing remains reflects respectful, modern museum practice.
- Some Scottish politicians criticized the removals as unnecessary and harmful to public education.
- Kelvingrove Museum has been open since 1901 and holds diverse collections including ancient Egyptian artifacts.
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