Archaeological bed found in Palmyra desert, Daesh terrorists tried to smuggle it

Palmyra, SANA_ During  search operation in Palmyra desert after defeating Daesh terrorists, the competent authorities found a perfect archaeological piece representing a large funeral bed which weighs about 1,000 kg .

Daesh terrorists stole  this archaeological piece from one of the ancient cemeteries of Palmyra  and they  tried to  smuggle it outside the country.

” This important archaeological piece represents a funeral bed of white limestone decorated with  beautiful ornamentation and  engravings with a picture of a man wearing a Palmyra uniform. In addition there is a picture of a woman with a Palmyra robe sitting at his feet.” Lubabah al-Ali, the Secretary of Homs Museum told SANA reporter.

Gh.A.Hassoun

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