Robbery at the National Museum of Damascus Involving Stolen Ancient Statues
November 11, 2025
A robbery occurred at the National Museum of Damascus, where six marble statues were stolen. The perpetrators broke a glass display case and likely hid inside until evening. Authorities have launched an investigation to apprehend the culprits and recover the stolen artifacts. The museum, one of the oldest cultural institutions in the Middle East, houses many antiquities. Today, it was closed due to the theft.