# Egypt seeks return of priest Nekht’s remains from Glasgow museum

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-mummy-returns-ancient-remains-could-be-handed-back-to-egypt-after-museum-row/
- Published: 2026-11-01T18:43:22+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-01T19:07:52+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16256941/The-mummy-returns-Ancient-remains-handed-Egypt-museum-row.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Art, Culture, UK, World

## Key points

- Egypt has requested Nekht’s remains from Glasgow.
- The mummy was removed over consent concerns.
- Bronze Age remains are also due to leave display.

## Summary

Glasgow Life has received a request from Egyptian authorities to return the 4,000-year-old remains of Nekht, an ancient Egyptian priest previously displayed at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. The request follows the museum’s decision to remove the remains from public view over concerns about the deceased’s lack of informed consent, and has prompted debate about repatriation and the role of museums.

Glasgow Life says it will consider the request through its established process. Nekht is believed to have lived between 1985 and 1797BC and was excavated at Beni Hasan in the early 20th century. Kelvingrove also plans to remove the displayed bones of a Bronze Age child and adult from Bonhill to restricted-access storage; the Hunterian Museum has separately taken the remains of Lady Shep-en-hor off display. Critics argue these decisions could limit public access to history.

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