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U.S. Returns Ancient Sarcophagus to Egypt

Source country chosun Thursday, March 11, 2010 3:15:00 AM CET | info More about this article... [other]

Entities: John Morton[1]; Zahi Hawas[1];

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Zahi Hawas said: "People can think that the best moment in the life of an archaeologist is actually to discover something, but for me, the best thing is to return something to Egypt,"

John Morton is the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. His agency is tasked with seizing and investigating illegally imported art and antiquities. "The case of this particular sarcophagus sounds like an international tale of intrigue that is worthy of a novel....

US Returns Ancient Sarcophagus to Egypt

Source country voanews Thursday, March 11, 2010 3:07:00 AM CET | info More about this article... [other]

Entities: Zahi Hawas[1]; John Morton[1];

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Zahi Hawas said: "People can think that the best moment in the life of an archaeologist is actually to discover something, but for me, the best thing is to return something to Egypt,"

Ornate sarcophagus has been at heart of international mystery for past two years...

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