A major theft occurred at the Louvre, the world's most famous museum located in Paris, the capital of France. On October 19, unknown individuals removed unique jewelry from the museum, dating back to the era of Napoleon Bonaparte. This was reported by the "Bild" publication.
According to reports, the criminals entered the part of the museum facing the Seine River through a construction site. They broke the window and carefully opened the way inside. Among the stolen items are nine unique items belonging to Napoleon's wife Josephine, including a brush, a tiara, and an ornate case, which are considered to have very high historical value.
French Minister of Culture Rashida Dati officially confirmed the incident and stated that there were no casualties. Currently, the Louvre Museum is temporarily closed, and police and investigators are working at the scene.
According to the French Ministry of Internal Affairs, an Interpol-level investigation into the theft has begun. At the same time, it is planned to completely revise the museum's security system.
Local sources emphasize that this event could be a serious lesson not only for the Louvre but for museums throughout Europe. Art historians assess this phenomenon as "the largest cultural theft that has occurred in Europe in recent years."
As a reminder, Napoleon Bonaparte's expensive sword was previously sold at auction. Now the artifacts of his time are again mentioned as a valuable historical loss.
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