Stolen Or Preserved? The British Museum’s 15 Most Controversial Relics

7. Amarna Tablets

The Amarna Tablets are a collection of clay cuneiform tablets dating to the 14th century BC, discovered in 1887 at Tell el-Amarna, Egypt. These diplomatic correspondences between Egyptian pharaohs and other Near Eastern rulers provide valuable insights into ancient international relations. The division of these artifacts among European institutions and their countries of origin raises ongoing debates about the repatriation of cultural heritage. (nature.com)