Eight Egyptians are being sent to trial for “gross negligence” after the botched repair work to the famed golden burial mask of King Tutankhamun’s mask. The eight, including the head of the Egyptian museum, face fines and disciplinary measures, including dismissal.

The 3,300-year-old mask was corrected  late last year but its beard was accidentally knocked off and glued back on with epoxy in 2014.

As part of a cover-up they used sharp instruments such as scaplels and metal tools to remove traces of adhesive and caused damage and scratches to the mask. Last month, the mask was put back on display after a German-Egyptian team of specialists removed the epoxy and reattached the beard using beeswax.