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Historic Statues Taken from the National Museum Located in Damascus
Historic sculptures and cultural objects have been removed from the National Museum of Syria in the capital, officials say.
The robbery was noticed on Monday, when museum workers allegedly found that one of the museum's doors had been forced from the interior.
The six stolen pieces were crafted from marble and dated back to the Roman period, an authority stated to the media outlet.
Cultural heritage officials said it had opened an investigation to establish the "details surrounding the disappearance of a group of artifacts", and that measures had been enacted to enhance protection and surveillance.
The director of domestic security in the Damascus region, Brig-Gen Osama Atkeh, was quoted by the government press as stating that security forces were examining the incident, which he said had affected several "archaeological statues and valuable objects".
He added that guards at the institution and other individuals were being interrogated.
The National Museum, which was established in 1919, holds the significant archaeological collection in Syria.
It features historical records dating back to the Bronze Age from historical site, where evidence of the earliest complete alphabet was discovered; Greco-Roman period classical statues from Palmyra, one of the most important ancient sites of the ancient world; and a 3rd Century AD Jewish temple that was built at Dura Europos.
The museum was forced to close in the early 2010s, a year after the outbreak of the internal strife. The majority of the collection was evacuated and stored at secret locations to protect them.
It partially resumed in 2018 and completely reopened in the beginning of the year, one month after rebel forces deposed Syria's former leader.
All six of the country's cultural landmarks were damaged or significantly impacted during the internal struggle.
The militant faction demolished numerous ancient buildings and historical sites at the ancient city, claiming that they were against their beliefs. The cultural organization condemned the destruction as a violation.
Countless artefacts were also damaged or stolen from dig sites and museums.
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