Pharaoh's head to return to Egypt
Monday, December 22, 2008Anyone with a passion for Ancient Egypt may wish to take a modern-day trip to the country in order to see an artefact returned to its rightful home.
The Head of Amenhotep III was stolen by a British man, who painted it in an attempt to smuggle it out as a cheap souvenir.
Jonathan Tokeley-Parry was jailed for his crime more than ten years ago and the head was taken by the British Museum.
However, it is now to be presented back to Egypt in a special ceremony at the British Embassy, which will see the ancient piece of history being put on display for visitors.
According to the British Museum, Amenhotep III was the ninth pharaoh of the Egyptian dynasty and built a number of monuments during his reign, including the Temple of Amun which is now in modern day Luxor.
His time as ruler lasted almost 40 years and saw a time of prosperity for Egypt.
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