CAIRO, EGYPT – In a shocking theft, a 3,000-year-old gold bracelet belonging to Pharaoh Amenemope, adorned with lapis lazuli and weighing 600 grams, was stolen from a Cairo museum. The irreplaceable artifact, a relic of ancient Egypt, was sold for just $3,700 and melted down for scrap, authorities confirmed.
Investigators revealed a museum employee was involved, removing the bracelet from a secure safe and passing it to a middleman, who sold it to a smelter. Egyptian police have arrested all suspects and recovered the funds, but the historic treasure is lost forever.
The theft has sparked outrage, with officials calling it a devastating blow to Egypt’s cultural heritage. Investigations are ongoing to prevent future breaches.
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