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Lebanon acquires ancient Tyre lead coffins from US
The Lebanese Ministry of Culture has successfully recovered a collection of lead coffins linked to the city of Tyre from the United States. These coffins had been smuggled out and appeared in private sales catalogs. The pieces date back to workshops that produced coffins in Tyre and are distinguished by intricate relief carvings indicating their production during well-documented historical periods. They resemble models found in a Roman tomb in Dbeal near Tyre. This recovery is particularly significant amid the region’s widespread destruction, as the area is rich in archaeological heritage. It is believed that the coffins were discovered during illegal excavations. The ministry emphasizes that protecting cultural assets and combating smuggling are national responsibilities and continues efforts to recover any items proven to have been illegally removed from Lebanon.
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