The National Museum of Damascus was briefly closed after the heist was discovered early Monday. The museum had reopened in January as the country was recovering from a 14-year civil war and the fall ...

Investigators believe the theft of several ancient statues dating back to the Roman era from Syria’s national museum was likely the work of an individual, not an organised gang, officials said. The ...

Ancient Roman-era statues have been stolen from the national museum in the Syrian capital, Damascus, leading to the facility’s temporary closure, officials confirmed on Tuesday. News of the audacious ...