Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Ancient Egyptian Bracelet Stolen, Melted Down After Museum Heist
A very old and valuable golden bracelet, from the time of an ancient Egyptian king, was stolen from a museum in Cairo.
The bracelet was being kept in a restoration lab when it disappeared.
Museum staff were preparing for an exhibition in Rome.
The stolen bracelet was then sold for a small amount of money and melted down.
The authorities caught the people involved and took legal action.
The museum is a popular place for tourists from other countries, and officials predict even more visitors next year.
The bracelet was linked to King Amenemope.
A golden bracelet from the time of King Amenemope was stolen from the Egyptian Museum.
The bracelet was in the restoration laboratory of the museum.
It was sold for approximately $4,000 and melted down.
Four suspects were arrested in connection with the theft.
The incident occurred on September 9 and the arrests were made on September 19.
- Who
- An Egyptian Museum employee and others.
- What
- Theft and subsequent melting of an ancient golden bracelet.
- When
- The theft occurred on September 9, and arrests were made on September 19.
- Where
- The Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
- Why
- Details are not provided in the article, only that the theft happened.
- Stolen Item
- Golden bracelet with lapis lazuli beads
- Associated With
- King Amenemope
- Approximate Time Period
- Around 1,000 BCE
- Location of Theft
- Egyptian Museum, Cairo
- Date of Theft
- September 9
- Date of Arrests
- September 19
- Sale Price
- $4,000