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Forgeries and Frauds in Egypt Antiquities Trade
The article outlines how modern Egyptians produce attractive antiquities to meet a rising tourist demand while laws require reporting found antiquities. It describes forged mummy cases, painted cloth, and scarabs, noting experts like Dr. T. G. Wakeling and a Luxor citizen who built a fake tomb to pass off forged artifacts. It also recounts a wealthy American's purchase of a tomb contents and warns of deceptive modern workmanship.
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Egypt
T. G. Wakeling
Luxor
Europe