France Hands Back Stolen Syrian Heritage. In a significant move, France has repatriated 23 ancient Syrian artefacts that were seized by authorities in 2011, as the country's civil war erupted. The artefacts, which include pottery, sculptures, and other priceless relics, are believed to have been looted from archaeological sites in Syria. Their return marks a major victory for Syrian authorities and cultural heritage experts, who have long sought the recovery of the country's stolen treasures. The move is also seen as a gesture of goodwill by the French government, which has faced criticism in the past for its handling of cultural artefacts seized from other countries.
France has returned 23 Syrian antique artefacts it’s held since the outbreak of the 2011 civil war.
