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Ancient statues stolen from Syria's museum
The Morning Standard
|November 12, 2025
THIEVES broke into Syria ‘s national museum and stole several ancient statues dating back to the Roman era, officials said on Tuesday.
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The National Museum of Damascus was temporarily closed after the heist was discovered early Monday. The museum reopened in January as the country reels from a 14-year civil war and the fall of the 54-year Assad family rule last year.
This story is from the November 12, 2025 edition of The Morning Standard.
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