"The most important of the missing objects is a limestone statue of the Pharaoh Akhenaten standing and holding an offering table. Akhenaten is the so-called heretic king who tried to introduce monotheism to ancient Egypt."
"It's the most important one from an artistic point of view," said museum director Tarek el-Awady.
"The position of the king is unique and it's a beautiful piece of art."
"During Akhenaten's so-called Amarna period, named after his capital, artists experimented with new styles."
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