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ICESCO Hails Saudi ‘Jusoor’ Exhibition in Morocco

The exhibition runs through December 31. (SPA)
The exhibition runs through December 31. (SPA)
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ICESCO Hails Saudi ‘Jusoor’ Exhibition in Morocco

The exhibition runs through December 31. (SPA)
The exhibition runs through December 31. (SPA)

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) praised the "Jusoor" exhibition held by the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance in Casablanca, Morocco.

The exhibition is being held in cooperation with the Moroccan Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs.

During a visit to the exhibition on Wednesday, ICESCO Director General Salem Al-Malik said that the exhibition is a testimony to Saudi Arabia’s efforts build bridges with various countries and consolidate the values of coexistence and peace around the world, in line with its Vision 2023.

He added that the exhibition highlighted the strong relations between Saudi Arabia and Morocco.

He praised its various pavilions that provide visitors with an opportunity to view rare Islamic manuscripts and literature, photos and documentaries about the holy city of Makkah and Madinah, photos of historical mosques.

Visitors can also tour the Grand Mosque in Makkah virtually, using VR technology.

The exhibition has been previously held in Thailand and Albania. It was opened on December 13 and runs through December 31.

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2,000-year-old Statue is Found Abandoned in Garbage Bag in Greece

The Parthenon temple atop the Acropolis hill as smoke from a wildfire is seen in the village of Varnava blankets Athens, Greece, August 11, 2024. REUTERS/Elias Marcou
The Parthenon temple atop the Acropolis hill as smoke from a wildfire is seen in the village of Varnava blankets Athens, Greece, August 11, 2024. REUTERS/Elias Marcou
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2,000-year-old Statue is Found Abandoned in Garbage Bag in Greece

The Parthenon temple atop the Acropolis hill as smoke from a wildfire is seen in the village of Varnava blankets Athens, Greece, August 11, 2024. REUTERS/Elias Marcou
The Parthenon temple atop the Acropolis hill as smoke from a wildfire is seen in the village of Varnava blankets Athens, Greece, August 11, 2024. REUTERS/Elias Marcou

A marble statue of a woman believed to be more than 2,000 years old was found abandoned in a garbage bag near the Greek city of Thessaloniki, police said Wednesday.

A resident discovered the 80-centimeter (31-inch) headless statue beside a trash bin in Neoi Epivates, outside Greece’s second-largest city. The man turned it over to local authorities, who contacted archaeologists to assess its significance.

Police said experts, following an initial evaluation, determined the piece dates to the Hellenistic era, a period roughly between 320 and 30 B.C. that was marked by a flourishing of art and culture following the conquests of Alexander the Great, The AP reported.

The statue was sent for further examination by archaeologists. It will ultimately be handed over to the local antiquities authority for preservation and study.

Police opened an investigation to determine who discarded the statue and briefly detained a man for questioning who was later released without charge.

Accidental archaeological discoveries are relatively common in Greece, a country renowned for its ancient heritage, and often made during building construction or public works. In December, workers installing natural gas pipelines near Athens uncovered a Roman-era statue of Hermes buried upright in a brick-lined pit near the Acropolis.

Thessaloniki weeks ago unveiled a trove of antiquities found during the decades-long construction of its metro system, which officially opened in November. Key finds, including a marble-paved Roman thoroughfare and tens of thousands of artifacts spanning the Greek, Byzantine, and Ottoman periods, are now showcased at subway stations.