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Ancient weapons in Yemen restored and on display

By Reuters
30 March 2023   |   7:19 am
Ancient weapons in Sanaa’s Military Museum offer a glimpse into the armed conflicts Yemen has gone through since ancient times. Archaeologists Muhammad Jahzar and Sara al-Dubai talk about the restoration process for the antiquities.

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