The Gorgon Mask
The mask of the gorgon was unearthed in 1930 during excavations by M.CHOUPAUT near the forum of the ancient Hippo Regius – Annaba.
This white marble mask adorned the facade of a public fountain and served as an outlet for a water supply pipe.
The mask of the gorgon was stolen from the ancient site of Hippo Regius Wilaya of Annaba on the night of March 4 to 5, 1996 towards Tunisia.
The return of the gorgon mask to Algeria is the result of long-term work carried out by the Ministry of Culture as part of its strategy to combat illicit trafficking in cultural property in accordance with Law 98-04 relating to the protection of cultural heritage and the UNESCO convention of 1970 and in collaboration with the General Directorate of National Security and the Ministry of Justice.
This white marble mask adorned the facade of a public fountain and served as an outlet for a water supply pipe.
The mask of the gorgon was stolen from the ancient site of Hippo Regius Wilaya of Annaba on the night of March 4 to 5, 1996 towards Tunisia.
The return of the gorgon mask to Algeria is the result of long-term work carried out by the Ministry of Culture as part of its strategy to combat illicit trafficking in cultural property in accordance with Law 98-04 relating to the protection of cultural heritage and the UNESCO convention of 1970 and in collaboration with the General Directorate of National Security and the Ministry of Justice.