March 5, 2010
US to return smuggled coffin to Egypt
An ancient coffin smuggled into the US many years ago is now due to be returned to Egypt.
From:
Press TV
US to return smuggled Egyptian coffin
Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:59:34 GMTEgyptian Culture Minister Faruq Hosni says his country will reclaim a Pharaonic coffin smuggled into the US more than 125 years ago.
Egypt’s antiquities chief Zahi Hawass will receive the ornately painted coffin next month, Hosni said in a statement.
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