Egyptian Treasures Get Nod for Rodin Exhibition Tour
Published Date: 10/1/2025
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Summary
The U.S. government has approved special ancient Egyptian objects to be temporarily shown in the “Rodin’s Egypt” exhibition at New York University and possibly other places. This means these culturally important items can travel safely to the U.S. for everyone to enjoy. The decision supports sharing history without any extra costs or delays for the public.
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Approved Import of Rodin's Egypt Objects
You can see certain ancient Egyptian objects temporarily imported for the “Rodin’s Egypt” exhibition at the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World, New York University, New York, New York. The U.S. government determined these items are culturally significant, approved their temporary display in the United States, and ordered this determination published.
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