During conflict and instability, the preservation of cultural heritage often takes a backseat. However, for Yemen, a nation grappling with the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, it became critical to safeguard […]
For years, blood antiquities have enabled armed conflicts and terrorism across the globe. While no corner of the world is spared by tomb raiders and art smugglers, Yemen and the […]
Deborah Lehr Joins Ambassador of Yemen to the U.S. Mohammed Al-Hadhrami to Showcase Yemen’s Example of Using Close Engagement with the U.S. Government to Safeguard Cultural Heritage In the midst of […]
On August 30, the United States and Yemen signed a bilateral cultural property agreement, committing both countries to combating the illicit trade of antiquities. This agreement, which builds on the […]
Around the world and throughout history, the looting and trafficking of antiquities has flourished when civil society is weakened by conflict, economic crises, natural disasters, climate change, or pandemics. This […]
The Antiquities Coalition welcomes a new feature from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York (the Met), which seeks to explain how it came into possession of its “1.5 […]
Join us for this free webinar on February 6 at 10:00 AM New York February 24, 2023, marks one year since Russian forces invaded Ukraine, resulting in the immense destruction […]
As long as there have been tombs, there have been tomb raiders. For hundreds of years, civilizations have attempted to preserve their history from enemies seeking to plunder them, but […]
AC Commemorates UNESCO Observance with Top 5 Achievements in 2022 Every year, significant milestones are made in the fight against cultural racketeering. From international agreements to repatriations, the Antiquities Coalition […]
Organization Updates the “Ten Most Wanted Antiquities” List Following the Awareness Campaign’s First Successful Recovery Siem Reap, September 5, 2022 — The Antiquities Coalition is excited to announce a new […]
Global conflicts in Syria, Yemen, Afghanistan, and now, Ukraine have highlighted the catastrophic impact of war on cultural heritage. With this conflict comes an increase in the looting and illicit […]
Join us August 15 at 10:00 AM New York / 3:00 PM London / 7:30 PM Chennai for this Free Webinar As the Russia-Ukraine War rages on, culture in Ukraine […]
