Tutankhamun embraces Osiris Ancient Egypt is in dispute. Although we can now more accurately devise the racial profile of ancient Egyptians, it seems as if many believe it is still up for grabs, with multiple supremacist groups claiming to be direct descendants. The motives behind the claims are obvious. Egypt has a long, sophisticated history dating back to the late Sumerian period. The pyramids are numerous and constructed with precision. Great Pyramid of Giza They made early contributions to mathematics and technology and were one of the first states in history. All racist beliefs (and many nationalist ones) have a sense of superiority and uniqueness ingrained in their narratives and this is where the trouble lies. To support many claims, researchers have looked at head shapes of statues and mummies and the skin tones of people on paintings and frescos. But how valid are any of these methods of determination? The...