Accidental Shattering of 3,500-Year-Old Jar at Hecht Museum

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
A 4-year-old accidentally shattered a 3,500-year-old Bronze Age jar at the Hecht Museum in Israel, but the museum is understanding and inviting the family back to see the restored jar.

Key Points

  • 4-year-old accidentally shattered 3,500-year-old Bronze Age jar at Hecht Museum in Israel
  • Artifact was designed to store and transport goods, predated Biblical kings Solomon and David
  • Family invited to see restored jar, museum prioritizes public access to artifacts

Pros

  • Museum showing understanding and forgiveness towards the child and family
  • Invitation extended to the family to see the restored jar

Cons

  • Loss of a rare intact 3,500-year-old Bronze Age artifact