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The decision to open this 2500-year-old coffin in Egypt is not just a matter of scientific curiosity, but a profound ethical dilemma. The ancient Egyptians believed in the sanctity of the afterlife, and the mummification process was designed to preserve the body for eternity. To disturb this sacred ritual is to violate the very essence of their beliefs, and to disrespect their cultural heritage. There is an underlying assumption that science trumps culture, that the pursuit of knowledge is more