France returns Syrian artefacts it’s held since civil war
Summary
France has sent back 23 ancient Syrian artefacts that it kept since the civil war started in 2011. These items, which date from very old times to the Abbasid era, were returned to the National Museum in Damascus after French President Emmanuel Macron visited Syria.Key Facts
- France held onto 23 Syrian artefacts since 2011.
- The artefacts cover a wide time period, from prehistoric times to the Abbasid era.
- The items were returned following a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron.
- The artefacts were given back to the National Museum in Damascus.
- The return marks a step in restoring Syria’s cultural heritage after the war.
- The Syrian civil war began in 2011, which led to the artefacts being held by France.
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