“Palmyra has always been a crossroads of civilizations and a symbol of dialogue and resilience,” the executive director of the Aliph Foundation said.

Unlike any museum before it, UNESCO’s Virtual Museum of Stolen Objects isn’t meant to grow — but to vanish, as stolen treasures return home. Which are the nine Greek artifacts on display?

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis welcomed the landmark UNESCO decision in a post on social media.