Damascus, SANA-Russian Coordination Center in Damascus handed over the General Directorate of Antiquities and Museums three archaeological pieces dating back to the first and second centuries BC, which were found in the ancient city of Palmyra.

The pieces are Palmyra pieces dating back to the period of the first and second centuries, which was considered a period of prosperity. They may be part of a sandstone lintel engraved with floral and geometric decorations, in addition to a piece of a stone lintel. The third piece is part of a Palmyra funerary statue.

Chief of the Russian Coordination Center in Damascus, Oleg Ignasyuk, pointed out during the handover of the artifacts at the National Museum in Damascus to the ongoing cooperation between the center and the Ministry of Culture that began years ago, which resulted in the return of many artifacts that were intended for smuggling and were found after clearing many areas from terrorists, especially in the city of Palmyra.  

In turn, Director General of Antiquities and Museums, Muhammad Awad, praised the great efforts made by the Russian side in preserving the Syrian heritage, recalling that the Russian friends made an honorable contribution to the liberation of the city of Palmyra, in addition to the smart blood that the Russian side also shed to preserve Syria’s history and its rich and ancient heritage.

Mazen Eyon