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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1191, Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the two-year siege of Acre. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1664, Stefano della Bella, Italian illustrator and engraver (born 1610) passed away. In 1682, Jean Picard, French priest and astronomer (born 1620) passed away. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) was born. In 1997, François Furet, French historian and author (born 1927) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
After 15 years in France, Syrian antiquities return home
France has finally returned 23 Syrian archaeological treasures that remained in the country for about 15 years after being loaned for an exhibition. Their return coincided with Fre...
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Al Arabiya English
· Jul 8, 2026
France Returns Syria's Ancient Artifacts
A collection of ancient Syrian artifacts has made its long-awaited return from France. But why were they away for so long?
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 7, 2026
Arab World Institute returns 23 Syrian antiquities during Macron’s visit
Damascus, July 7 (SANA) The Arab World Institute (IMA) in Paris has returned 23 archaeological artifacts borrowed from Syrian museums in 2011, coinciding with French President Emmanuel Macron‘s official visit to Syria, the Syrian Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums (DGAM) said on Tuesday. The artifacts, which had been displayed as part of the institute’s permanent []
Africanews
· Jul 10, 2026
Syria unveils archaeological treasures returned from France after 15 years
When French President Emmanuel Macron visited Syria earlier this week, he brought with him a number of archaeological treasures that had been held in France since 2011.
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 8, 2026
France returns Syrian artefacts it’s held since civil war | AJ #shorts
France has returned 23 Syrian antique artefacts it’s held since the outbreak of the 2011 civil war. The collection, spanning from prehistory to the Abbasid era, has been restored to the National Museum in Damascus after French President Emmanuel Macron's visit. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
Al Jazeera
· Jul 8, 2026
France returns Syrian artefacts it’s held since civil war
France has returned 23 Syrian antique artefacts it’s held since the outbreak of the 2011 civil war.
Sweden Herald
· Jul 10, 2026
France returns 23 Syrian archaeological objects after Macron’s Damascus visit
France returns 23 Syrian archaeological objects after Macron’s Damascus visit
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