A new book by the artist Dorothy Cross tells the remarkable story of Cecil, UCC’s Egyptian mummy, and his return home
An Egyptian mummy, once stored under floorboards at University College Cork (UCC), is being repatriated to Egypt. The mummy's journey and forgotten history raise questions about cultural heritage, the treatment of human remains, and the impact of tomb looting. Artist Dorothy Cross felt compelled to return the body, nicknamed Cecil, to its homeland, highlighting the importance of respecting the dead and their cultural significance.