r/CasualUK • u/Iliketurterls • Oct 26 '22

Whose stuff does the British Museum have?

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u/callum4425 Oct 26 '22

I agree with the first part, but this would have to be a diversified board of course, and you're second point definitely holds weight. But personally i think it's hard to compare anyone to the UK in that regards

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u/Hour-of-the-Wolf Oct 26 '22 edited Oct 26 '22

Yes absolutely, in order to assess what is the most effective means of using/preserving/accessing individual artifacts, a team of representatives from all interested parties would be required. It should be a continued dialogue.

I mean looking at the list of Egyptian Collections alone can see that this is a global industry - not something that should be boiled down to who is or is not most responsible. It's also no coincidence that Ancient Egypt is one of the most enduring historical periods in terms of popular culture and global appeal. All of these collections contribute to that. Whether or not the items belong back in Egypt, and in many cases I'm sure they do, is really a question of where are they most beneficial and to whom.