Sana'a – SABA:
The General Authority for Antiquities and Museums confirmed that the two bronze statues, which social media posts claimed had been taken out of the country, are preserved in the National Museum in Sana'a.
In a statement received by the Yemeni News Agency (SABA), the Authority appreciated the concern of all those dedicated to preserving Yemeni heritage. It called on everyone to verify the accuracy and credibility of any news related to antiquities and to refer to the official authority—the General Authority for Antiquities—to confirm any information before publishing, in order to maintain credibility and avoid spreading rumors.
The statement noted that some social media platforms had recently circulated a post claiming that two Yemeni antiquities (bronze statues) had been taken out of the country, relying on old published photos of the artifacts.
It clarified that the two statues in question are preserved in the National Museum in Sana'a, registered under numbers (263 YM and 264 YM), and are currently displayed in the museum's exhibition halls.
The Authority explained that the circulated photos are of the same statues but were taken years ago before restoration work. One of the statues appears in the images with fractures in the neck and right hand.
The statement called on anyone with information about looted antiquities or archaeological sites to contact the Authority via its email (info@goam.gov.ye) or through its official social media pages.
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