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Robbery at the Louvre: theft of eight priceless jewels Sunday morning
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Four thieves stole eight royal and imperial jewels of inestimable patrimonial value from the Galerie d'Apollon at the Louvre Museum on Sunday, October 19, around 9:30 a.m. The operation, carried out in seven minutes using a lift and an angle grinder, led to the immediate closure of the museum. Authorities have opened an investigation and vow to recover the items and perpetrators.
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After more than two decades of planning and construction, Egypt is set to inaugurate the Grand Egyptian Museum, the world's largest archaeological museum, in an international celebration on November 1. The event will draw world leaders and prominent figures, marking a major cultural milestone for Cairo. Located on the Giza Plateau near the Pyramids, the museum houses over 100,000 artifacts.
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Thieves assault Louvre and steal historic jewels
Four hooded thieves broke into the Louvre Museum on Sunday using a forklift, stealing nine French crown jewels in just seven minutes from the Apollo Gallery. The pieces belong to the collection of Napoleon III and Empress Eugenia de Montijo, with inestimable patrimonial value. One of the stolen jewels was recovered broken near the museum.