Afghanistan, Sept. 22 -- Egyptian police confirmed a 3,000-year-old gold bracelet of Pharaoh Amenemope was stolen and melted, arresting four suspects in a heist that devastated Egypt's cultural heritage.
Egyptian authorities say a 3,000-year-old gold bracelet belonging to Pharaoh Amenemope has been stolen and destroyed in an audacious theft, dealing a heavy blow to the country's cultural heritage.
The artifact, which was due to be showcased in Italy, disappeared weeks ago from the restoration laboratory of a museum. Investigations revealed that on September 6 a museum conservator removed it from a secure safe with the help of accomplices.
Police arrested four suspects who admitted to selling the priceless bracelet for around $3,735 to a ...