WorldPublished: 24 July 2026 at 22:36

2500-Year-Old Celtic Gold Necklace Stolen from Museum in France

A half-kilogram, 2500-year-old Celtic gold necklace was stolen from a museum in eastern France on Friday, the prosecutor's office announced.

A precious archaeological artifact, a 2500-year-old Celtic gold necklace weighing about half a kilogram, was stolen from a museum in eastern France on Friday. The local prosecutor's office confirmed the theft. The incident occurred during the day, and an investigation has been launched to identify the perpetrators and recover the stolen item. The necklace is considered an important piece of Celtic cultural heritage, and its disappearance has caused concern among archaeologists and museum professionals.

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