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"Through Syrian-American cooperation, a part of Syria's history is finally returning home thanks to the efforts of the Manhattan District Attorney's Office," said Mohammad Kanatri, Syria's charge d'affaires in Washington. [Getty]

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US returns stolen antiquities worth $5 million to Syria

The Manhattan District Attorney's office said the 13 items seized from the Met were among 402 antiquities valued at $98.7 million.

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

24 September, 2026

The Umm Jirsan lava tube system

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Researchers uncover groundbreaking lava tube in Saudi Arabia

The New Arab Staff

18 April, 2024

British Museum must not enable Israel's war on Gaza heritage

Jeiran Jahani

15 March, 2024

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Egypt

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Egypt: 'Smiley, dimpled' sphinx statue discovered

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

07 March, 2023

Sudan archaeology

Sudan

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Sudan's ancient kingdoms are being plundered for profit

Sara Taj al-Sir

Sara Taj al-Sir

01 February, 2023

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Egyptians detained for 'attempt to steal statue with crane'

Thaer Mansour

13 January, 2023

Egypt

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Egypt calls for return of Rosetta Stone 200 years after it was deciphered

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

05 October, 2022

Egypt

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US authorities seize 3000-year-old Egyptian artefact

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

28 August, 2022

Iraq

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Briton sentenced to 15 years in Iraq for smuggling artefacts

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

06 June, 2022

Libya

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US repatriates smuggled ancient artifacts to Libya

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

01 April, 2022

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Operation 'Mummy's Curse' sees ancient Egyptian relics repatriated

The New Arab

03 December, 2016