# Museums hide mummies from public view due to lack of ‘consent’ from ancient Egyptians or their descendants

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/museums-hide-mummies-from-public-view-due-to-lack-of-consent-from-ancient-egyptians-or-their-descendants/
- Published: 2026-10-27T19:46:52+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-27T20:39:05+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/media/museums-hide-mummies-lack-consent-ancient-egyptians-descendants
- Topics: Art, Culture, World

## Key points

- Glasgow museums are restricting displays of Egyptian human remains.
- Nekht’s remains and coffin have been removed from view.
- Lady Shep-En-Hor’s coffin stays on display, but her remains will be covered.

## Summary

Two museums in Glasgow are changing how they display ancient Egyptian human remains, citing respect for the deceased and the absence of documented consent. The decisions reflect wider debate over museum ethics, the treatment of human remains and the return of artefacts to communities of origin.

Glasgow Life has removed the remains of Nekht, an Egyptian priest who lived more than 3,500 years ago, and his painted coffin from display. The Hunterian will keep Lady Shep-En-Hor’s decorated coffin on view but cover her mummified remains; it says it will no longer display human remains from outside the UK. The changes follow updated museum ethics guidance calling for dignity and, where possible, consultation with descendants or originating communities.

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