Protecting Cultural Patrimony: Pueblo of Acoma
The State Department opposes the sale of Cultural Patrimony.
Cultural Antiquities Task Force Sponsors Workshops for Peruvian National Police, Government and Cultural Officials
Law enforcement and cultural heritage experts from across the U.S. government worked together for a series of workshops that trained representatives from the Peruvian National Police, government, cultural entities, and church archdioceses on enforcing cultural heritage law.
Conflict Antiquities: Panel 2 Video
Conflict Antiquities: Forging a Public/Private Response to Save the Endangered Patrimony of Iraq and Syria (Panel 2 Video)
Conflict Antiquities: Panel 1 Video
Conflict Antiquities: Forging a Public/Private Response to Save the Endangered Patrimony of Iraq and Syria (Panel 1 Video)
Assistant Secretary Ryan's Panel Opening Remarks
Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs Evan Ryan delivers remarks at a symposium on “Conflict Antiquities: Forging a Public/Private Response to Save the Endangered Patrimony of Iraq and Syria,” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on September 29, 2015.
Deputy Secretary Blinken's Remarks
Deputy Secretary Blinken speaks on the extension of the "Rewards for Justice Program" at “Conflict Antiquities: Forging a Public/Private Response to Save the Endangered Patrimony of Iraq and Syria,” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Sept. 29, 2015.
Honoring Cultural Heritage
The U.S. Department of State is committed to protecting and preserving the world's cultural heritage.