Cairo: As Cairo inaugurates the Grand Egyptian Museum Saturday, several key objects are notably missing from the new museum's collection. These include the Rosetta Stone, which is housed in the British Museum, the Dendera Zodiac located in the Louvre, and the bust of Nefertiti, which resides in Berlin.

According to France24.com, these significant artifacts have long been subjects of discussion regarding their return to Egypt. The absence of these pieces in the Grand Egyptian Museum highlights ongoing debates about cultural heritage and the repatriation of historical objects. The Rosetta Stone, a vital key to understanding Egyptian hieroglyphs, has been in the British Museum since 1802. The Dendera Zodiac, a celestial map, and the famous bust of Nefertiti, a symbol of ancient Egyptian beauty, remain in the Louvre and Berlin, respectively.

The opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum aims to celebrate and preserve Egypt's rich history, yet the absence of these renowned artifacts serves as a reminder of the broader conversation about the ownership and location of cultural treasures. The museum's collection still offers a vast array of artifacts showcasing Egypt's ancient civilization, ensuring that visitors can experience its historical legacy.