WAPT

Thieves steal Roman-era statues from national museum in Syria

Thieves broke into the national museum in the Syrian capital and stole several ancient statues dating back to the Roman era, officials said Tuesday.The National Museum of Damascus was temporarily ...

Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius: The only surviving larger-than-life-size statue of a pagan Roman emperor — a rarity that Michelangelo refurbished

A bronze statue of a Roman emperor on horseback. Where it is from: Rome, Italy. When it was made: Circa A.D. 1 ...
WRAL

Theft of Roman statues from Syria’s main museum believed to be the work of an individual

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Investigators believe that the theft of several ancient statues dating back to the Roman era from Syria’s national museum was likely the work of an individual, not an organized ...
IJR

Ancient Roman Statues Stolen From Syrian Museum Amid Fragile Recovery

Authorities in Damascus are investigating the theft of several ancient Roman-era statues from Syria’s National Museum, an incident officials believe was carried out by an individual rather than an ...