This Pharaoh isn't in Egypt! 25 items in British Museum don't belong to England

The British Museum is home to around 8 million objects, around 99% of which are not placed on public display, but hoarded away in the institution's private archives.

Here is a selection of 25 precious items that originate from countries outside of Britain.

1-      The Axis Treasure, Persia's Now Iran and Tajikistan.

The most important surviving collection of Achaemenid Persian metalwork, dating from the 5th and 4th centuries BC.

2-      The Gold Mask of Zayatecutli, Mexico.

A stunning Aztec mask made from gold, turquoise, and shell.

3-      Japanese armor presented to James I by Shogun Tokugawa Hitotada, Japan.

An exceptional piece of Japanese armor, representative of the high point of samurai culture.

4-      Statue of Remuses II, Egypt.

An impressive granite statue of one of Egypt's most powerful and prolific pharaohs.

5-      Jade Terrapin from Mogul India, India.

A Jade sculpture from the Mogul Empire, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of the time.

6-      Cyrus Cylinder, Iran.

An ancient clay cylinder from the 6th century BC, written in cuneiform script. It is sometimes referred to as the first charter of human rights.

7-      Double-headed serpent, Mexico.

A stunning Aztec sculpture encrusted with turquoise mosaic.

8-      Tree of Life, Mozambique.

A sculpture made from weapons collected in the aftermath of Mozambique Civil War, a symbol of peace and transformation.

9-      Turkish Jade Dagger, Turkey.

An ornate, Jade-handled dagger that belonged to the Ottoman Emperor Jahangir, a reflection of the opulence of his court.

10-   The Nereid Monument, Turkey.

A sculptured tomb from Xantos in modern-day Turkey believed to be the tomb of Arbinus, a ruler of Xantos in the 4th century BC.

11-   Hoa Hakananei, Easter Island Statue, Chile.

A Moai, or statue, from Easter Island made around 1200 AD.

12-   Colossal granite statue of Amenhotep III, Egypt.

A monumental statue of one of ancient Egypt's most powerful pharaohs.

13-   Tipu's Tiger, India.

An automated organ in the shape of a tiger mauling a European soldier, symbolizing Tipu's sultan's defiance against the British.

14-   The Ishtar Gate, Iraq.

A reconstruction of the 8th Gate to the inner city of Babylon, which was originally built during the reign of Nebuchadnezzar II.

15-   The Iron Soccery Lovers, Palestine.

A small carved sculpture from around 900 BC considered the oldest representation of a human couple making love.

16-   The Black Obelisk of Shalman Ezer III, Iraq.

An important historical document that lists the military achievements of an Assyrian king.

17-   Bimmerin Casket, Afghanistan.

A small gold reliquary from the 1st century AD with some of the earliest known depictions of the Buddha.

18-   The Lycurgus Cup, Roman Empire.

A fourth century Roman glass cage cup made of a dichroic glass which changes color when held up to the light.

19-   The Lothair Crystal, Germany.

An engraved gem from Lotharengia in Germany depicting scenes of the biblical story of Susanna.

20-   The Sampso Kettle Drums, Denmark.

A pair of bronze kettle drums from the Bronze Age found on the island of Sampso in Denmark.

21-   Rosetta Stone, Egypt.

Discovered in 1799, this slab of rock played a key role in deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics. It is inscribed with a decree issued in Memphis in 196 BC in three scripts, Ancient Greek, Demotic, and Hieroglyphic.

22-   The Royal Game of UR, Iraq.

A board game dating from 2600 to 2400 BC with the rules of the game deciphered from cuneiform tablets.

23-   Elgin Marbles, Greece.

Also known as the Parthenon Marbles, these classical Greek marble sculptures and architectural details were removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin, the British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire in the early 19th century.

24-   The David Vases, China.

The earliest known Chinese porcelain with inscriptions dating back to 1351.

25-   Golden Cape of Mold, Wales,

but attributed to broader European Bronze Age. A unique ceremonial Cape of Gold, created with astonishing craftsmanship and an embodiment of the sophisticated culture of the European Bronze Age.