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A museum in Scotland has [removal / removed] the remains of an ancient Egyptian mummy from an exhibition because there is [no / not] documented evidence that the deceased [took / gave] consent for their remains to be [replayed / displayed] . Glasgow's Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum took away the remains of a priest named Nakht, a [mummified / petrified] male head, and other [embody / body] parts. In place of the exhibits, visitors found signs explaining [what / that] the remains had been removed "as a [mark / make] of respect". The museum said the decision "reflects contemporary museum practice". It added, "[In / On] the absence of consent, we believe removing ancient Egyptian human remains from display is more respectful [to / at] the deceased individuals."

The decision has [provocation / provoked] widespread criticism. Scottish politician Murdo Fraser called the move "[woke / wake] madness". He argued that museums should showcase history [rather / prefer] than hide it. A museum visitor [complimented / complained] that his daughter was upset [to / at] not being able to see the exhibits. An education campaigner said the decision "represents the triumph [of / to] educational stupidity and ignorance". He added: "It is not possible to seek permission [on / from] those who died thousands of years ago." However, the museum [defunded / defended] its action. It [sighted / cited] the International Council of Museums' Code of Ethics, which says museums "should uphold the inherent dignity of [human / humane] remains".