6 Ancient Statues Stolen from Damascus Museum: What We Know About the Crime

Statues Stolen from the National Museum in Damascus

Six ancient statues were stolen from the National Museum in Damascus, which is one of the oldest cultural institutions in the Middle East and contains a priceless collection of archaeological and artistic artifacts from Syria. The thief broke the glass display case and likely remained inside the building until evening. An investigation is underway, and authorities are actively working on recovering the stolen artifacts.

Reminder of Other Events

The National Museum of Damascus was closed in 2012 due to hostilities related to the civil war in Syria. It partially reopened in 2018 and fully resumed operations in 2025. There was also an arrest of suspects in the Louvre robbery in Paris, who committed this crime on October 19. Among the detained are unexpected individuals, such as a migrant, a taxi driver, and a special forces employee.

The shocking loss of statues from the National Museum in Damascus is a serious blow not only to Syria's cultural heritage but also to the entire global community, and authorities are making every effort to ensure that the stolen artifacts are returned to their rightful place.