Ancient Jar Accident at Hecht Museum

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
A 4-year-old accidentally knocked over and shattered a 3,500-year-old Bronze Age jar at a museum in Israel. The museum invited the child and family back to see the restored jar.

Key Points

  • Jar dated from 2200–1500 B.C.E., predated Biblical kings Solomon and David
  • Child accidentally tipped over the jar, shattering it
  • Museum director invited child and family back to see the restored jar

Pros

  • Museum showing understanding and forgiveness towards the child's accidental act
  • Opportunity for the child to learn from the experience and witness the restoration process

Cons

  • Damage to a rare 3,500-year-old Bronze Age artifact