Egypt | International Council of Museums (ICOM)

ICOM Preliminary Report Regarding Cultural Property in Egypt

ByRick St. Hilaire February 5, 2011May 2, 2023

The International Council of Museums has released a working document that attempts to summarize the condition of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo as well as several other important museums and cultural sites throughout the country. ICOM’s report can be located on the web at:

http://icom.museum/fileadmin/user_upload/pdf/working_groups/110204_ICOM_preliminary_report_Egypt.pdf

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Luxor and Giza Sites Under Military Guard

ByRick St. Hilaire January 30, 2011May 2, 2023

The Associated Press reports that Egyptian authorities have set up barriers to protect Karnak Temple–the world’s largest ancient religious site–in Luxor. In addition, tanks were stationed outside Luxor’s museum. This…

Egypt | forfeiture actions | seizure | St. Louis Art Museum (SLAM) | U.S. v. Ka Nefer Nefer

Commentary on SLAM Mummy Mask Case – Proceeds Contraband and Statute of Limitations

ByRick St. Hilaire August 26, 2011May 2, 2023

The current civil litigation surrounding whether the Ka-Nefer-Nefer mummy mask is contraband is worth following given the current legal arguments in play. The mask, located at the St. Louis Art…

Responses to the Destruction of Heritage in Egypt

ByRick St. Hilaire August 21, 2013April 27, 2023

Lives and livelihoods are in jeopardy in Egypt, which must be safeguarded. Those involved with heritage preservation, meanwhile, must do what they are able in order to protect history and…

Egypt | looted antiquities

Conflicting Reports About Abusir: “Nothing Has Been Stolen” v. “Targeted By Thieves”

ByRick St. Hilaire February 2, 2011May 2, 2023

Starkly contrasting reports have been given about the condition of archaeological sites at Abusir. Abusir is home to a Fifth Dynasty royal necropolis containing over a dozen pyramids, including those…

Egypt | museums

Video Showing Egyptian Army Inside Egyptian Museum

ByRick St. Hilaire January 29, 2011May 2, 2023

The video currently being shown on CNN to illustrate the current situation inside the Egyptian Museum in Cairo is posted at the following link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h5taeUh0aM [Update November 9, 2011: Associate…

Egypt | forfeiture actions | St. Louis Art Museum (SLAM) | U.S. v. Ka Nefer Nefer

Ka Nefer Nefer Settlement Terms to be Discussed

ByRick St. Hilaire February 13, 2013April 27, 2023

The United States Attorney’s Office has informed the Eight Circuit Court of Appeals that a settlement may be possible between the federal government, Egypt, and the St. Louis Art Museum…

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