Syria opens probe into robbery at national museum |
Syrian authorities have temporarily closed the national museum in Damascus and launched an investigation after thieves made off with several pieces, an official told AFP on Wednesday.
The robbery took place overnight Sunday to Monday in the so-called classical wing of the facility, which was spared during Syria's civil war between 2011 and late last year and which houses priceless artefacts dating back to antiquity.
"Official investigations have begun and the museum will remain closed temporarily until the collection of evidence has........