‘Indiana Jones’ of Egyptian archaeology demands British Museum hand back Rosetta Stone
His flamboyant and confrontational style has already secured the return of some 5,000 treasures.
Now, Zahi Hawass, the ‘Indiana Jones’ of Egyptian archaeology, has his sights set on the most glittering prize of all – the Rosetta Stone.
Dr Hawass has demanded that Britain return the 2,200-year-old stone tablet to its homeland.
Sheesh, it’s been a long time since I was at the British Museum. The Stone used to be sitting in the open in one hall where you could get your hands all over it. Now, it appears, it is in a sealed container:
sam | 10-Dec-09 at 12:04 pm | Permalink
It’s a replica (cast) that’s on display and you’re allowed to touch – random example photo: http://www.thetravelingrichters.com/tag/alain-ducasse