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Ancient Egyptian Gold Bracelet Disappears from Cairo Museum

9/17/2025

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Egyptian authorities are investigating the disappearance of a 3,000-year-old gold bracelet from a Cairo museum.
The bracelet, adorned with lapis lazuli beads, dates to King Amenemope's reign (993-984 BC).
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has involved the police and circulated the bracelet's image to prevent smuggling.
A specialist committee is inventorying artifacts in the restoration laboratory, raising security concerns for Egypt's cultural heritage.

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Egyptian authorities are investigating the disappearance of a 3,000-year-old gold bracelet from a Cairo museum.
The bracelet, adorned with lapis lazuli beads, dates to King Amenemope's reign (993-984 BC).
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has involved the police and circulated the bracelet's image to prevent smuggling.
A specialist committee is inventorying artifacts in the restoration laboratory, raising security concerns for Egypt's cultural heritage.