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Egyptian authorities are investigating the disappearance of a 4,000-year-old limestone relief from a tomb in Saqqara, marking the second major antiquity theft in recent weeks, amid concerns over the security of Egypt's cultural heritage and upcoming museum opening.
A 3,000-year-old bracelet belonging to Pharaoh Amenemope was stolen from Cairo's Egyptian Museum, melted down, and sold for about $4,000, prompting outrage and calls for improved security measures to protect Egypt's ancient heritage.
A 3,000-year-old golden bracelet belonging to King Amenemope was stolen from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo by a restoration worker, sold for less than $4,000, and melted down, resulting in the loss of a priceless artifact. Four suspects have been arrested, and the case is under investigation, highlighting issues of antiquities theft and smuggling.
A 3,000-year-old gold bracelet from Egypt's Egyptian Museum was stolen, melted down, and sold by individuals who confessed after arrest; the case prompted heightened security measures ahead of the Grand Egyptian Museum opening.
A 3,000-year-old gold bracelet belonging to King Amenemope was stolen from an Egyptian museum, melted down, and sold for about $4,000. The theft was traced to a museum restoration specialist, and suspects were arrested. The incident raises concerns ahead of Egypt's Grand Egyptian Museum opening, which aims to boost tourism.
A 3,000-year-old gold bracelet belonging to Pharaoh Amenemope has gone missing from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo during restoration, prompting a nationwide search and border alerts to prevent its smuggling, as Egypt faces ongoing issues with art thefts.
Peter Higgs, a veteran curator at the British Museum, has been accused of stealing priceless artifacts from the museum's collection and selling them on eBay. Higgs allegedly operated undetected for years, taking small items of gold jewelry and precious gems, some dating back to Ancient Rome. The museum has launched an independent review into the security breach, raising questions about its ability to safeguard its collection. Higgs denies any wrongdoing, and no arrests have been made yet.