Stolen British Museum Treasures Found On Ebay

A view of the British Museum in London, United Kingdom on April 06, 2023. In a startling disclosure, artifacts from London's renowned British Museum valued at nearly $64,000 were found listed on the digital marketplace eBay for a mere $50.   RASID NECATI ASLIM/GETTY IMAGES

In a startling disclosure, artifacts from London’s renowned British Museum valued at nearly $64,000 were found listed on the digital marketplace eBay for a mere $50. 

The unearthing of the treasures on eBay prompted an internal probe by the museum, The Telegraph reported. It also led to the termination of curator Peter Higgs, who had worked at the museum for over three decades.