AdvertisementEgyptians call for the return of the Rosetta Stone and other ancient artifactsOctober 12, 2022Vanessa RomofacebookEmailThe petition calling for the return of the ancient Egyptian works states, "The presence of these artifacts in the British Museum to this day supports past colonial endeavors of cultural violence and deprives Egypt as the country of origin of not only the physical return of these objects, but also of their important role as Egyptian cultural heritage that spans a millennia of rich history." (Getty Images)