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After Museum Heist, Syrian Cultural Authorities Face Scrutiny Over Lack of Transparency

11/13/2025

Syria’s Ministry of Culture yesterday appeared to publish details of the artifacts stolen from the Damascus National Museum on Sunday, only to delete the brief statement several hours later. The now-removed post has intensified demands for transparency over what was …

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Heist at National Museum of Damascus Spurs Search for Missing Artifacts

11/12/2025

The National Museum of Damascus closed temporarily this week following the audacious theft of several artifacts from its classical department, Syrian cultural authorities confirmed on Tuesday. Established in 1919, the museum houses thousands of antiquities spanning from prehistory through the …

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Experts Call for International Task Force to Plan Palmyra Restoration

11/06/2025

Heritage experts have called for an international task force to aid the restoration of the ancient Syrian city Palmyria, following the first comprehensive conference on the topic since the end of Bashar Al Assad’s regime in 2019. International heritage officials, …

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Looted Antiquities From Syria Sold on Facebook Marketplace

06/11/2025

Facebook Marketplace is typically used as a hub for thrifters to discover hidden gems that are now up for resale. But in Syria, some Facebook Marketplace users may find some unexpected items alongside old furniture and knickknacks: artifacts that may …

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