4-Year-Old Who Accidentally Shattered Ancient Jar Invited for Guided Tour

A four-year-old child has been invited back to the Hecht Museum in Haifa following an accidental incident where they damaged a rare 3,500-year-old Bronze Age urn. The historic jar was broken last week while on display at the university of Haifa Museum, which is known for its philosophy of allowing visitors to engage directly with exhibits without glass barriers.

Dr. Inbal Rivlin, the museum director, extended an invitation to the child to return for a guided tour and to see the urn once it has been fully restored. The urn, notable for its well-preserved condition, dates back to 2200-1500 bc and was a significant piece due to its rarity and historical value.

The incident was captured on video, showing Ariel Geller, the young visitor, examining the artifact with his family. The museum staff explained the restoration process to the family and provided background on the urn's historical significance.

Ariel's mother recounted that her son had asked to look at the jar, and it broke just as she instructed him to step away. "It was just a moment of destruction," she recalled.

In addition to the guided tour, Ariel had the opportunity to assist in the restoration process by repairing a smaller, broken jar with specialized tools. Dr. Rivlin remarked that the restoration efforts are similar to those carried out by professionals.

The urn, used for storing and transporting goods like olive oil and wine, is a key artifact from the Canaan region, predating the time of Kings Solomon and David. The university of Haifa’s free museum features a range of archaeological artifacts from the Chalcolithic to Byzantine periods.
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Balasahana Suresh

31/08/2024 08:24 PM