On 16th August Al-Ahram reported the looting of the Archaeological Museum in Mallawi (about 300 km south of Cairo) two days before. Nearly everything was robbed, only some items were left behind and only because they were to bulky to carry them away. This robbery leaves a great gap in the Egyptian history since many … Continue reading
Category Archives: Archaeology
The Stumbling Block – How Turkey and Greece Try to Claim Back their Cultural Assets
Everybody who has ever seen the Pergamon Altar or the Parthenon cannot deny the fascination such monumental heritage creates. Clear lines carved in beautiful marble, sparkling slightly in the light, expressive sculptures looking endlessly noble and magnificent. In the 19th century the adoration for ancient sculptures reached its first climax, classicism was born and around significant … Continue reading
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