France returns 23 Syrian antiquities during President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Damascus, according to multiple reports. The handover follows a process that has lasted about 15 years, with French authorities preparing the return of items taken from Syria in earlier decades. The returned pieces are described as “treasures” and include archaeological artifacts that France holds. The transfer is presented as part of France’s efforts to address the repatriation of cultural property and to deepen diplomatic engagement with Syria. During the visit, Macron and Syrian officials oversee the return ceremony, marking a specific milestone in long-running discussions about restitution. The accounts do not indicate that all disputed items are being returned at once, but they agree that this is a concrete transfer of 23 objects. The reports characterize the moment as significant both for heritage restitution and for the broader political context of Macron’s engagement with Damascus.