The Antiquities Coalition | Pioneers Against Cultural Racketeering

Think Tank Warns Russia Is Successfully Weaponizing History and Cultural Heritage as Part of Its Information Warfare Campaign

Latest Policy Brief from the Antiquities Coalition Lays Out Roadmap for NATO and Its Allies to Fight Back

Think Tank Makes Recommendations for Protecting Culture Under Threat from Globalization and Environmental Destruction

New Antiquities Coalition Policy Brief Examines a Potential Legal Remedy to Help Victims Seek Justice

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”

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

AC Executive Director Commends the Impact of Pandora Papers Expose

With the aftermath of the release of the Pandora Papers still fresh in the minds of the public, many politicians and public figures continue to face the music as leaders […]

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February 16, 2022
The AC Interviews Dr. Leslye Obiora on U.S., Nigeria’s Cultural Property Agreement

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Those who purchase ancient art often have no way to validate whether or not a piece has been looted or stolen and may unknowingly fund violent extremism. Our #BuyerBeware checklist outlines red flags to look for when buying art online: bit.ly/3MIea4C

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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

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Recommendations Urge G20 to Strengthen Global Policy on Illicit Antiquities Trade

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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 and prevent the resulting risk of Northern Ireland becoming a gateway to […]

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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 Borders 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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Think Tank Warns Russia Is Successfully Weaponizing History and Cultural Heritage as Part of Its Information Warfare Campaign

Think Tank Makes Recommendations for Protecting Culture Under Threat from Globalization and Environmental Destruction

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

Recommendations Urge G20 to Strengthen Global Policy on Illicit Antiquities Trade

AC Executive Director Commends the Impact of Pandora Papers Expose

The AC Interviews Dr. Leslye Obiora on U.S., Nigeria’s Cultural Property Agreement

Recommendations Urge G20 to Strengthen Global Policy on Illicit Antiquities Trade

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

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.

Become Part of the Solution