Ancient statues stolen from the Damascus Museum: what Syria has lost.

According to inkorr.com: Statues have been stolen from the National Museum in Damascus

Six ancient statues were stolen from the National Museum in Damascus—one of the oldest cultural institutions in the Middle East that holds a unique collection of archaeological and artistic artifacts from Syria. The thief broke a glass display case and likely remained inside the museum until the evening. An investigation is currently underway, and local authorities are actively working to recover the losses.

History of the museum

The National Museum of Damascus was closed in 2012 due to fighting related to the civil war in Syria. It partially resumed operations in 2018 and fully returned to its activities in 2025.

Additional events

Recently, suspects in the robbery of the Louvre in Paris, which occurred on October 19, were arrested. Among those detained were unexpected individuals, including a migrant, a taxi driver, and a special forces officer.

The loss of the statues from the National Museum in Damascus is a significant blow not only to Syria's cultural heritage but also to the entire global community. Authorities are making every effort to return the stolen artifacts to their rightful place. This incident highlights the importance of protecting cultural heritage in times of conflict and armed actions.