Syria’s National Museum heist: Roman-era treasures stolen amid post-war turmoil Several ancient Roman-era statues and gold ingots were stolen from Damascus’ National Museum, marking one of the worst cultural heritage losses since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government. The theft occurred Sunday night, with thieves breaking in from inside the museum. The museum had only fully reopened in January 2025 after years of closure due to civil war. The theft highlights Syria’s instability following Assad’s ouster by jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an al-Qaeda offshoot. Syria’s heritage has suffered immensely, including ISIS’s 2015 destruction of Palmyra’s Temple of Bel and…

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