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Egyptian Pharaoh's 3,000-Year-Old Gold Bracelet Stolen and Melted for Gold

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.

via The Independent|

#antiquities-theft #cultural-heritage #egypt

world3 months ago•1 min saved

Ancient Pharaoh's 3,000-Year-Old Bracelet Stolen and Melted for Gold

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.

via CNN|

#antiquities-theft #artifacts #egypt