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Where do ancient treasures belong?

The sale of Tutankhamun鈥檚 head reveals Egypt鈥檚 complex relationship with its heritage

A small bust of Tutankhamun has been sold in London this week for 拢4.7 million. The sale was challenged by the Egyptian government, which claims the sculpture was removed illegally from the country. Reda El Mawy of 大象传媒 Arabic has been gripped by the story.

(Picture: Tutankhamum bust auctioned at Christie's, London. Credit: AFP PHOTO/CHRISTIE'S AUCTION HOUSE)

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