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Reopening of Libya's National Museum after 14 years offers hope

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Shuttered for 14 years, the reopening of Libya's National Museum offers hope for a return to stability and consolidation of national identity.

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  • Libya's National Museum reopens after 14 years of closure due to civil war
  • The museum houses artefacts spanning over 5,000 years of Libyan history 12s
  • A 5,000-year-old child mummy and prehistoric tools are key exhibits 42s
  • No artefacts were stolen during the museum's closure, officials confirm 1m 6s
  • Reopening seen as a sign of stability and national identity for Libya 2m 5s