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The word "mummy" has been banned from being used in the world's largest museum
22 January 2023, 11:30
The word "mummy" has been banned from the world's largest museum, the British Museum, and the National Museum of Scotland.
The Daily Mail reports that it is considered disrespectful to call the remains of ancient Egyptians that way. The term degrades human dignity and returns the country to its colonial past.
The correct option is suggested: "mummified person" or "mummified remains." Thus, they want to remind museum visitors that they are looking at living people.
