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Ancient Stele Disappears From Egyptian Necropolis of Saqqara
Ancient Stele Disappears From Egyptian Necropolis of Saqqara
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Ancient Stele Disappears From Egyptian Necropolis of Saqqara 07.10.2025, Sputnik Africa
2025-10-07T08:55+0200
2025-10-07T08:55+0200
2025-10-07T08:55+0200
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Ancient Stele Disappears From Egyptian Necropolis of Saqqara A 4,000-year-old limestone stele, dating from the 6th Dynasty, was stolen from a tomb in Saqqara that had been closed to the public since 2019. The Ministry of Antiquities' announcement comes shortly after the theft of a 3,000-year-old gold bracelet from the Cairo Museum. The bracelet was reportedly melted down and resold for a mere €3,400; four suspects, including a museum restorer, have been arrested in connection with the crime. These incidents raise concerns just one month before the highly anticipated inauguration of the new Grand Egyptian Museum, scheduled for November 1.
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Ancient Stele Disappears From Egyptian Necropolis of Saqqara
A 4,000-year-old limestone stele, dating from the 6th Dynasty, was stolen from a tomb in Saqqara that had been closed to the public since 2019.
The Ministry of Antiquities' announcement comes shortly after the theft of a 3,000-year-old gold bracelet from the Cairo Museum. The bracelet was reportedly melted down and resold for a mere €3,400; four suspects, including a museum restorer, have been arrested in connection with the crime.
These incidents raise concerns just one month before the highly anticipated inauguration of the new Grand Egyptian Museum, scheduled for November 1.
