Historic Sculptures Taken from the National Museum Located in Damascus
Historic artifacts and other artefacts have been taken from Syria's National Museum in the capital, authorities report.
The robbery was found on the start of the week, when staff allegedly found that a doorway had been broken from the inside.
The six stolen pieces were made of marble and traced back to the Roman era, an authority stated to the Associated Press.
Cultural heritage officials said it had launched a probe to establish the "details surrounding the disappearance of a number of items", and that actions had been taken to strengthen protection and surveillance.
The head of national security in Damascus province, Security Chief Atkeh, was referenced by the state-run Sana news agency as stating that law enforcement were examining the incident, which he said had targeted several "archaeological statues and rare collectibles".
He noted that museum protectors at the facility and other persons were being questioned.
The Damascus Museum, which was created in 1919, holds the significant historical artifacts in the country.
It contains ancient inscribed tablets tracing back to the 14th Century BC from historical site, where proof of the earliest writing system was discovered; 1st and 2nd Century AD ancient art from historical site, a significant historical locations of the historical period; and a 3rd Century AD religious building that was constructed at an ancient location.
The facility was had to cease operations in 2012, a year after the beginning of the devastating civil war. Most of the holdings was evacuated and preserved at undisclosed sites to safeguard them.
It began limited operations in 2018 and completely reopened in the beginning of the year, four weeks after opposition groups removed Syria's former leader.
Every one of the country's cultural landmarks were damaged or partly ruined during the internal struggle.
The militant faction blew up several religious structures and other structures at Palmyra, claiming that they were un-Islamic. International authorities condemned the destruction as a violation.
Countless artefacts were also destroyed or taken from archaeological sites and cultural institutions.
