U.S. Authorities Recover Major Collection of Looted Asian Artifacts

Experts Believe 35 Seized Masterpieces Include One of the World’s “Ten Most Wanted Antiquities”

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Recommendations Urge G20 to Strengthen Global Policy on Illicit Antiquities Trade

Report Details 9 Concrete Steps to Protect Cultural Heritage and the Legitimate Art Market from Criminal Misuse

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Think Tank Makes Recommendations for British Government to Close a Gateway for Illicit Cultural Property

New Antiquities Coalition Policy Brief Analyzes the UK’s decision to Repeal the EU Import Regulation in Great Britain

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The Antiquities Coalition “provides a powerful example of what can be achieved through partnerships between governments and NGOs.”
— Irina Bokova, UNESCO Director General
“The [Antiquities] Coalition, since its inception in March 2011, has shown great support and exerted utmost efforts to raise awareness and combat the looting and illegal trade of Egyptian antiquities and artifacts.”
— Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, former Minister of Antiquities
“The Antiquities Coalition, UNESCO, and other organizations have already sounded the alarm, and the U.S. should leverage their insights, networks, and activism to stem the flow of funds to ISIS from this trade.”
— Juan Zarate, Foundation for Defense of Democracies
“Egypt is working alongside regional and international partners such as the Antiquities Coalition to stem the flow of stolen antiquities.”
— Sameh Hassan Shoukry, Foreign Minister of Egypt
"The Antiquities Coalition [is] the foremost organization in the world for combating cultural racketeering."
— Hank Paulson, Chairman of Paulson Institute

Our Mission

To protect our shared heritage and global security, the Antiquities Coalition is leading the international campaign against cultural racketeering, the illicit trade in ancient art and artifacts.

 

We do this by developing and implementing innovative and practical solutions, focusing on where we can best add value:

 

Convening with Purpose

 

Championing Better
Law and Policy

 

 

Closing US Markets to Illicit Antiquities

 

Encouraging Responsible Markets and Trade Practices

 

Become Part of the Solution

We must act now or there won’t be a past left to protect. We have the opportunity to save the remains of our entire civilization. But we can’t do it without you.

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