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Valuable Statues Taken from the National Museum in Damascus
Ancient sculptures and other artefacts have been taken from Syria's National Museum in Damascus, authorities report.
The burglary was found on the start of the week, when staff apparently found that one of the museum's doors had been damaged from the inside.
The six stolen sculptures were made of marble and traced back to the Roman era, an authority informed the media outlet.
Cultural heritage officials said it had initiated an inquiry to identify the "events surrounding the disappearance of a collection of exhibits", and that measures had been taken to enhance protection and surveillance.
The chief of domestic security in the Damascus region, Security Chief Atkeh, was referenced by the state-run Sana news agency as stating that security forces were investigating the robbery, which he said had affected several "ancient sculptures and unique items".
He continued that security personnel at the institution and additional people were being questioned.
The National Museum, which was created in 1919, contains the primary cultural treasures in Syria.
It features historical records tracing back to the Bronze Age from an ancient city, where proof of the earliest complete alphabet was uncovered; 1st and 2nd Century AD Greco-Roman sculptures from Palmyra, among the foremost historical locations of the ancient world; and a 3rd Century AD religious building that was established at another archaeological site.
The institution was had to cease operations in the early 2010s, one year after the beginning of the internal strife. Most of the artifacts was removed and stored at secure places to ensure their safety.
It began limited operations in 2018 and returned to normal in January 2025, one month after rebel forces removed President Bashar al-Assad.
Each of the six of the country's cultural landmarks were damaged or partially destroyed during the civil war.
The militant faction destroyed multiple religious structures and historical sites at the ancient city, stating that they were idolatrous. Unesco denounced the demolition as a atrocity.
Countless cultural items were also damaged or stolen from archaeological sites and cultural institutions.
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