Museum covers up nude mummies

Published: May 21, 2008 at 10:18 PM

MANCHESTER, England, May 21 (UPI) -- Officials at England's Manchester Museum say they decided to cover up mummies in a display after complaints from patrons that their nudity was insensitive.

Some patrons and historians say the museum's move is unnecessary and makes a joke of the mummy exhibit, the Daily Mail reported Wednesday.

"This is totally preposterous. Surely people realize that if they go to see Egyptian remains some of them may not be dressed in their best bib and tucker," museum patron Josh Lennon said.

Museum officials have defended their move and say it was prompted by public complaints.

"We get a regular stream of feedback from people saying it is insensitive to display unwrapped mummies. We are trying to follow government guidelines about how they should be displayed with respect and sensitivity," said Nick Merriman, director at the Manchester Museum.

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