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Controversy Swirls Around King Tut Head Sold at Christie’s Auction

ALL THAT GLITTERS

There’s no evidence that this statue of Egypt’s most famous monarch left Egypt legally and many believe that the item was looted.

Candida Moss

Published Jul. 21 2019 5:32AM EDT

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Candida Moss

Candida Moss

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