A 66-metre mural in Tahrir Square, Cairo, commissioned to enhance the city’s aesthetics for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Egypt, has been removed following a public outcry. The artwork depicted the Pharaoh Tutankhamun and Queen Nefertiti with darker skin tones, prompting allegations of promoting Afrocentric theories regarding the origins of ancient Egyptian rulers. Authorities in Cairo ordered the mural's removal before President Xi Jinping’s arrival, deeming it problematic. The mural was created by the volunteer youth group Rasmet Basma as part of a larger project of 40 murals intended to beautify the city. The incident has ignited debate regarding the representation of ancient Egyptian history and the sensitivity surrounding racial depictions of historical figures. Its removal highlights the ongoing discussion about Afrocentric perspectives in Egyptology.