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Ministry of Culture Recovers Roman Lead Sarcophagi Smuggled from Tyre

Beirut: The Ministry of Culture - Directorate General of Antiquities has successfully retrieved pieces of lead sarcophagi from the Roman period that were illicitly transported from Tyre. These artifacts were returned through the efforts of the Lebanese Consulate in New York, with the assistance of Consul General Talal Daher.

According to National News Agency - Lebanon, the Ministry stated that the recovery was achieved thanks to the collaboration between the Directorate General of Antiquities and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The Directorate General is responsible for safeguarding cultural heritage and played a vital role in reclaiming these significant historical pieces.

The pieces of the sarcophagi are expected to be officially handed over to the Ministry of Culture - Directorate General of Antiquities at a future date.

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