After 15 years in France, Syrian antiquities return home

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?

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 []

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.

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

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.

France returns 23 Syrian archaeological objects after Macron’s Damascus visit

France returns 23 Syrian archaeological objects after Macron’s Damascus visit

Explosions heard in Damascus, reasons unknown, witness says

French President Emmanuel Macron is currently visiting the Syrian capital.

Archiving Genocide in Real Time: Who Has the Right to Narrate Death? 

Amid the systematic and widespread destruction of southern Lebanese villages, extending even to cemeteries, Lebanon is witnessing a genuine and growing concern with preserving what remains of personal and collective archives. Individuals, groups, and institutions are racing to salvage photographs, documents, and memories at risk of being lost forever. At the same time, other initiatives are emerging to document personal narratives of loss, even as that loss is still unfolding and has not yet become a past that can be recounted from a distance.

Jewellery likely to be worth €4m stolen from French museum, probe on

Millions of euros worth of exquisite jewellery vanished from the Lalique museum in Wingen-sur-Moder, France, after a daring pre-dawn burglary. Thieves targeted the jewellery room, making off with approximately twenty pieces. The estimated loss is substantial, potentially reaching four million euros. The museum, a tribute to Rene Lalique's artistry, will remain closed for several days following the incident.

After almost 1,000 years, the Bayeux Tapestry is back on English soil

After almost 1,000 years, the Bayeux Tapestry is back on English soil. On loan from its home in France, the tapestry will go on display at the London museum from Sept. 10 until July 2027 – a public homecoming for a vivid visual record of the 1066 Norman invasion, the last successful conquest of England. (AP video shot by Kwiyeon Ha) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Egypt and France Deepen Cultural Ties: 57 French Archaeological Missions Currently Active

Egypt and France Deepen Cultural Ties: 57 French Archaeological Missions Currently Active

World : Macron Says Syria Visit Continues Despite Damascus Explosions

ISTANBUL, July 7 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that his official visit to Syria is continuing despite twin explosions in Damascus that injured 18 people earlier in the day, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

Syrian Observatory: Escalating Israeli Incursions in Quneitra Countryside, Arrest of Civilian

Syrian Observatory: Escalating Israeli Incursions in Quneitra Countryside, Arrest of Civilian

How archaeologists saved Libya’s ancient Greek ruins from war

In eastern Libya, a small group of passionate archaeologists are striving to safeguard the ancient ruins of Cyrene and Apollonia — sites first targeted by jihadist groups, then ravaged by Storm Daniel. The UNESCO-listed ruins were once at the heart of a unique network of Greek colonies in North Africa. “Breathtaking,” tour guide Hamdi Al-Kailani [] The post How archaeologists saved Libya’s ancient Greek ruins from war appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Syrian-American Jew Says Historic Chair Recovered From Old Damascus Synagogue

[DAMASCUS] Syrian-American Jew, Joseph Jajati, told The Media [] The post Syrian-American Jew Says Historic Chair Recovered From Old Damascus Synagogue appeared first on The Media Line.

Southern Lebanon Between Rubble, Memory; Homes That Collapsed in Seconds

With the cessation of military operations, displaced families are returning to the cities and villages of southern Lebanon. But instead of their homes, they are faced with ruins that have buried decades of life, memories, and their investments.

Perancis pulangkan harta rampasan keluarga Assad kepada Syria

DAMSYIK: Presiden Perancis, Emmanuel Macron mengumumkan Paris akan memulangkan harta berjumlah 51 juta euro (RM237.38 juta) yang dirampas daripada keluarga bekas pemerintah Syria, Bashar al-Assad kepada negara itu. Pengumuman itu dibuat semasa lawatannya ke Damsyik yang juga pertama bagi seorang ketua negara Kesatuan Eropah (EU) sejak kejatuhan Bashar pada penghujung 2024. Kedua-dua negara menandatangani beberapa ... Read more The post Perancis pulangkan harta rampasan keluarga Assad kepada Syria appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Southern Lebanon Heritage Sites Damaged by Israel, Minister Says

A crown was blown off an ancient column at a UNESCO-listed site in Tyre, Lebanon, and a pilgrimage site was destroyed in another southern town due to Israeli air and ground campaigns targeting the Hezbollah group. Lebanese Culture Minister Ghassan Salame reported that Israel’s military actions over nearly four months have damaged numerous historical sites [] The post Southern Lebanon Heritage Sites Damaged by Israel, Minister Says appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Macron begins landmark visit to Syria as Al Sharaa announces reconstruction agreements

Macron begins landmark visit to Syria as Al Sharaa announces reconstruction agreements

Lebanon ceasefire largely holds but fears persist it may collapse

Displaced people react, as they make their way back to their home in southern Lebanon following an interim deal between the U.S. and Iran, in Qasmiyeh, Tyre district, Lebanon, June 21, 2026. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra A ceasefire largely held in Lebanon on Monday as the country experienced the longest lull yet in three months of war []

French President Macron to visit Syria, Syrian presidency says

July 5 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Syria to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest, Syria's presidential media directorate said on Sunday.Macron, accompanied by a delegation of investors and representatives from French companies, will hold a roundtable session with President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Syrian delegations.The directorate gave no date for the visit. (Reporting by Tala Ramadan; Editing by Joe Bavier)

France returns 23 Syrian artifacts after 15 years as Macron visits Damascus

Collection includes rare pieces dating from prehistory to Islamic era, return delayed by Syria's civil war

How the Bayeux Tapestry’s London loan turns fragile medieval art into British Museum cultural diplomacy today

The Bayeux Tapestry Museum in Normandy remains the anchor point of the work during its London loan. The building, closed for renovations, awaits the return of the embroidery in 2027. Credits: Avi1111 dr. avishai teicher / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0). The Bayeux Tapestry arrived at the British Museum on July 10, 2026, at [] L’article How the Bayeux Tapestry’s London loan turns fragile medieval art into British Museum cultural diplomacy today est apparu en premier sur Ecostylia.

France eyes Syria as 'vital energy corridor' amid Hormuz crisis

Macron visited Syria this week along with the head of TotalEnergies