An Israeli boy who broke an ancient jar learns how the museum is piecing it back together
A 4-year-old boy who accidentally broke a rare 3,500-year-old jar in an Israeli museum has been forgiven and even invited back, as curators hope to turn the disaster into a teachable moment.
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2 developments- Aug 28, 20244-year-old boy accidentally smashes 3,500-year-old jar at museum
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A 4-year-old broke a 3,500-year-old jar at an Israeli museum. Forgiven, he’s invited back.
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3 viewpoints4-year-old Israeli boy who broke an ancient jar learns how the museum is piecing it back together
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