The Rosetta Stone was taken from Egypt. This artist took it back (opens original article in a new tab)

An artist and collaborator created a digital replica of the Rosetta Stone and placed it in its original location in Egypt using augmented reality, aiming to reclaim cultural narratives and challenge the ownership of historical artifacts.

• Artist Chidi Nwaubani and collaborator Ahmed Abokor used LiDAR scans to create a digital version of the Rosetta Stone and placed it in its original location in Egypt using augmented reality.
• The project, under the name Looty, aims to reclaim cultural narratives and challenge the ownership of historical artifacts by institutions like the British Museum.
• Nwaubani emphasizes the importance of returning agency and power to the people rather than focusing on the physical return of artifacts.