Ancient Roman Statues Stolen From Damascus National Museum: Syria's Cultural Heritage Under Threat

Nov 11, 2025 07:48 pm CST

Six valuable marble statues from the Roman era were stolen from Syria's National Museum in Damascus, highlighting ongoing threats to the country's cultural heritage amid political instability following the 14-year civil war and recent fall of the Assad regime. The theft occurred despite enhanced security measures implemented to protect the museum's priceless collection of Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine artifacts.