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Palestine protests highlight colonial legacy of archaeologist Pitt Rivers

Palestine protests highlight colonial legacy of archaeologist Pitt Rivers
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Ancient Egyptian skulls withdrawn from UK auction after backlash

The auction was scheduled to take place on May 18, but now the collection of the African human remains has been removed from the auction site.

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Photos: British auction house withdraws sale of Egyptian skulls after criticism

Photos: British auction house withdraws sale of Egyptian skulls after criticism
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Dorset auction house withdraws Egyptian human skulls from sale

MP says trade in remains is ‘gross violation of human dignity’, as skulls from Pitt Rivers collection removed

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Ancient Egyptian Human Skull Auction Sparks Calls for Law Changes

Auctoneers are selling 18 ancient Egyptian skulls from the famed Pitt Rivers collections for $250 each. Experts are calling for a review of the law.

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