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LEGACY OF A BOY-KING: Tutankhamun’s treasures testify to Africa’s timeless, soul-shattering artistry

Glen Retief · Daily Maverick

Published 15 Oct 2026, 10:30 pm·just now·1 min read

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An awe-inspiring visit to Cairo’s Grand Egyptian Museum shatters lifelong Eurocentric myths, uncovering the deep, unmistakably African roots and soul-shattering beauty of King Tut’s ancient treasures.

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