3,000-year-old Egyptian bracelet stolen & melted down
Egyptian Museum Scandal: Ancient Artefact Lost Forever
Elohim Nyame 
A 3,000-year-old gold bracelet that went missing from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo has been stolen and melted down, Egypt’s interior ministry has revealed.
The priceless artefact, dating back to the reign of King Amenemope around 1,000 BC, was reportedly removed from a museum safe by a restoration specialist nine days ago.
According to the ministry, the woman contacted a silver jeweller she knew, who then sold the bracelet to a gold dealer for $3,735 (£2,750). The dealer later resold it for $4,025 (£2,965) to a gold foundry worker, who melted it down along with other jewellery.
The theft represents a devastating cultural loss for Egypt, with the artefact—an irreplaceable piece of the country’s ancient heritage—destroyed for a fraction of its historic value.
Egyptian authorities have not disclosed whether the individuals involved have been arrested or charged, but investigations into the incident are ongoing.
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo houses one of the world’s most significant collections of ancient artefacts, including treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun. This latest incident has raised serious concerns about security and oversight at the museum.
Credit: BBC
