The unexpected turn of events began when the family took a trip to the theHecht MuseuminHaifaon August 23.

Pottery items like these are usually found broken or incomplete when unearthed during archaeological digs.

The child was curious about what was inside the jar, which dates back to 2200-1500 BC.

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His father, Alex, said the child was curious about what was inside and pulled the jar slightly.

The artifact then fell and smashed into pieces, leaving the father in shock.

Instead of reacting with frustration, the Hecht Museumsaw an opportunity to turn the situationinto a learning experience.

5-Year-Old Boy Who Shattered 3,500-Year-Old Artefact In Museum Invited Back For Special Tour

In this case, however, this was not the situation.

The jar was accidentally damaged by a young childvisiting the museum, and the response will be accordingly.

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5-Year-Old Boy Who Shattered 3,500-Year-Old Artefact In Museum Invited Back For Special Tour

5-Year-Old Boy Who Shattered 3,500-Year-Old Artefact In Museum Invited Back For Special Tour

5-Year-Old Boy Who Shattered 3,500-Year-Old Artefact In Museum Invited Back For Special Tour

5-Year-Old Boy Who Shattered 3,500-Year-Old Artefact In Museum Invited Back For Special Tour