Ludwig Borchardt

Ludwig Borchardt

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Ludwig Borchardt was a German archaeologist whose work in Egypt led to the discovery of the renowned bust of Nefertiti in 1912. His controversial methods for obtaining the artifact and subsequent efforts to bring it to Germany have sparked ongoing debates about cultural heritage and restitution.

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Borchardt was the German archaeologist who led the excavation that uncovered the bust of Nofretete.

wie Nofretete nach Berlin kam und dort blieb
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-11-14
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