Cultural Heritage Center | Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

SYRIAN CULTURAL PROPERTY IMPORT RESTRICTIONS

New restrictions on archaeological and ethnological material of Syria now in effect

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PHOTO GUIDES FOR IMPORT RESTRICTED CULTURAL OBJECTS

From Cambodia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Peru, with more to come

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Red List of Libyan Cultural Objects at Risk

U.S. Department of State partners with International Council of Museums to fight illicit traffic of Libyan cultural heritage.

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Evan Ryan Speaks on the Paris Auction of Native American Objects

Statement from the Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs

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The ancient and historic monuments, objects, and archaeological sites of the world enrich and inform today's societies, and help connect us to our cultural origins. The Department's Cultural Heritage Center specializes in the protection and preservation of these irreplaceable resources, working on many fronts to safeguard the patrimony of other countries.

Red Lists of Cultural Objects at Risk

These compact booklets designed for police, museums, dealers, collectors, and the general public illustrate the types of cultural heritage objects looted from archaeological sites, stolen from museums and churches, and illicitly trafficked.

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Announcements

September 22, 2016

U.S. Department of State Announces New Cultural Heritage Initiatives

August 18, 2016

Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under the PPICPA

August 17, 2016

United States Imposes Emergency Import Restrictions To Protect the Cultural Heritage of Syria