London: Hartwig Fischer, director of the British Museum, has resigned from his position after the theft of antiquities.
According to global media reports, a well-known British museum, which is a tourist attraction in London, was alerted to the possible theft or disappearance of valuable artefacts two years ago after an art historian discovered the artefacts being offered for sale online. Expressed concerns about the items.
The museum confirmed last week that a staff member was also dismissed after a collection of objects, including gold ornaments and gems dating from the 15th century BC to the 19th century AD, went missing from the museum’s storeroom.
The German art historian and museum director, who has been leading the institution since 2016, acknowledged that he was responsible for the artefacts and accepted the shortcomings. While resigning, he said that the ultimate responsibility for the mistake rests with the director.
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