Egypt’s Grand Museum Gears Up for November 1st Opening Amidst Security Concerns After Pharaoh’s Bracelet Vanishes

Egyptian authorities are intensifying security measures and launching a full-scale investigation following the recent disappearance of a 3,000-year-old gold bracelet from a restoration laboratory at the Cairo’s Egyptian Museum. The valuable artifact, adorned with spherical lapis lazuli beads, belonged to King Amenemope of Egypt’s 21st Dynasty.

The antiquities ministry confirmed the loss, detected during a recent inventory check, and has initiated an internal probe. Alerts, including images of the missing bracelet, have been circulated to all Egyptian airports, seaports, and land border crossings nationwide to prevent smuggling. The delay in announcing the incident was attributed to ongoing investigative efforts.

This security breach comes just weeks before the highly anticipated November 1st inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum. The new museum, a cornerstone of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s cultural initiatives, is preparing to transfer iconic collections, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun’s tomb, for its grand opening. The incident raises concerns about the safeguarding of Egypt’s priceless heritage as it prepares for a major global cultural spotlight.

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