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The museum was spared during Syria's destructive civil war and houses priceless artefacts dating back to antiquity Author of the article: Published Nov 11, 2025  •  1 minute read Youngsters walk outside Syria's National Museum n Damascus. Photo by LOUAI BESHARA /AFP/File DAMASCUS — Thieves made off with several ancient…

Damascus: Thieves broke into the national museum in the Syrian capital and stole several ancient statues dating back to the Roman era, officials said Tuesday. The National Museum of Damascus was temporarily closed after the heist was discovered early Monday. The museum reopened in January as the country is reeling…

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Thieves have stolen several ancient statues dating back to the Roman era from the national museum in the Syrian capital, leading to temporary closure of the facility, two officials from the country’s antiquities department said Tuesday. The daring theft in the classical department of the National…

In this photo released by Syrian Presidency press office, President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands with Syria's President Ahmad al-Sharaa, at the White House in Washington, on November 10, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP President Donald Trump is hosting Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the White House on Monday (November…

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