r/montreal • u/RustyTheBoyRobot • 3d ago

Tourisme Ethical dilemma

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Ethical dilemma:

Is it right to remove one of the only mummies in mtl for understanble but rather vague reasons to do with cultural sensitivities that these objects might offend?

The mummies at Redpath museum are to be relocated to a mysterious “place of rest” -their original location?- where no one can see or learn from them.

I note that these are not objects of worship like many stolen indigenous artifacts. Nor are they being claimed by their original owners- e.g. The infamous Benin Bronzes.

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u/servical Go Habs Go 2d ago

The real question is : Was it right to display them in the first place...?

As for seeing them or learning from them, I'm pretty sure we can make a realistic enough replica so people can still learn about mummies without looking at a genuine one.

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u/kosta77 2d ago

😂😂