A 3,000-year-old golden bracelet from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo has been stolen, prompting a high-level alert and investigation by Egyptian authorities.
Theft of the Golden Bracelet
Egyptian authorities have been placed on high alert following the theft of a 3,000-year-old golden bracelet from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. The bracelet, adorned with a lapis lazuli stone, dates back to the reign of King Amenemope, a pharaoh of the 21st dynasty of ancient Egypt who ruled from 993-984 BCE.
Investigation and Alert
The theft was immediately reported to the police, and a photo of the bracelet was circulated to all airports, sea ports, and land border crossings to prevent the valuable artifact from being smuggled out of the country.
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities confirmed that it had taken all necessary legal measures regarding the disappearance of the ancient bracelet from a conservation laboratory in the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir.
Delayed Announcement and Special Commission
The Egyptian government reportedly delayed announcing the theft to ensure proper conditions for an investigation and implementation of procedures. A special commission has been formed to conduct an inventory and review of all artifacts stored in museums and conservation laboratories.
