Ministry Refers Missing Bracelet Incident at the Egyptian Museum’s Restoration Lab to Authorities
Image Circulated to All Ports, Airports, and Heritage Units Nationwide
Announcement Delayed to Ensure Smooth Progress of Investigations
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has confirmed that it has taken all necessary legal measures following the disappearance of an ancient bracelet from the restoration lab at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir. The case has been referred to the relevant security authorities and the Public Prosecution, and all competent bodies have been notified to take the required actions.
A specialized committee has been formed to inventory and review all artifacts housed in the restoration lab. As a precautionary measure, an image of the missing piece has been circulated to archaeological units at all Egyptian airports, land and sea ports, and border points across the country.
Dr. Ali Abdel Halim, Director-General of the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, clarified that the images circulating on some news websites and social media platforms do not depict the missing object. He emphasized that the bracelets shown in those images are on display in the museum’s second-floor galleries and that the bracelet under investigation is entirely different. The missing piece is a gold bracelet with spherical lapis lazuli beads, belonging to King Amenemope from the Third Intermediate Period (ca. 993–984 B.C.)
The Ministry stressed that the delay in publicly announcing the incident was intended to provide the proper environment to ensure the integrity of the investigation process.
#Egypt#Egyptology#Archaeology#MissingBracelet#MuseumMystery#BraceletGate
