Minister of Culture hands over UN team a list of the missing antiquities

New Hadramout Governor Sworn In by Presidential Council Chairman

Salem Ahmed Said Al-Khanbashi was sworn in as Governor of Hadramout province by His Excellency President Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council pledging to prioritize stability, security, and development.

Bulgaria's Kozloduy Nuclear Plant Partners with 4 Universities to Train Future Staff

Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) - New Builds EAD signed framework agreements with four Bulgarian universities to collaborate on staffing future projects, attended by Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov and Education Minister Krasimir Valchev.

Gold stabilizes near its highest in two weeks

Gold prices stabilized significantly today, Thursday, after reaching their highest level in nearly two weeks in the previous session, as market participants assessed the possibility of a U.S. interest rate cut in December.

Croatia Qualifies for 2026 World Cup with Thrilling Win Over Faroe Islands

Croatia secured a spot in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada after defeating the Faroe Islands 3-1.

Last Update: ، 2025/11/29 Time 04:18:06
Latest News:

Leadership Council Chairman Honors Former Intelligence Chiefs with Bravery Medals

Prime Minister Inspects New Cabinet Headquarters in Aden Ahead of Inauguration

Yemen Condemns Israeli Occupation’s Aggression on Beit Jinn in Rural Damascus

Human Rights Watch: Houthi Militias Arrest Dozens of Political Opponents, UN Employees

Hodeidah Governor Inaugurates Water Project in Al-Khokha

Minister of Culture hands over UN team a list of the missing antiquities

[08/07/2018 03:39]

ADEN-SABA
Minister of Culture Marwan Dammaj met Sunday with the United Nations' team of Experts who are concerned with Yemen. The team included Coordinator of the UN panel of Experts in Yemen Ahmed Hamishi and the expert of International Law of the team Mari Louise.

Dammaj handed over a detailed report about the Yemeni antiquities which are proved to be missing.

The Minister explained the serious damages that Yemen cultural has suffered, citing several historical landmarks that have been damaged partially and totally by the Houthi putschist militia.

Dammaj also noted that some Houthi militia's leaders are reported to have messed with some archeological sites in searching for antiquities in the militia-controlled regions.

The UN team promised to provide the Ministry with technical assistance, mainly training technicians to track the lost antiquities in the international market.

The team also briefed the Minister about the efforts they made to help protecting the Yemeni antiquities and preserve them.