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U.S. returns 523 artifacts to Mexico
The U.S. government has returned to the Mexican government 523 pre-Hispanic era archaeological pieces a Texas man smuggled into the U.S. and tried to sell.
Digital Documentation and Storytelling Build Greater Appreciation for Jordan’s Cultural Heritage: Photo Gallery
Digital Documentation and Storytelling Build Greater Appreciation for Jordan’s Cultural Heritage: Photo Gallery
Digital Documentation and Storytelling Build Greater Appreciation for Jordan’s Cultural Heritage
An inventory and storage upgrade project supported by the State Department at the Madaba Regional Archaeological Museum was put on hold in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State Ned Price recognizes 20 years of the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation
Today we celebrate 20 years of American leadership, cooperation, and support for the preservation of cultural heritage around the world through the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation.
Celebrating 20 Years of the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation
Two decades ago, the U.S. Department of State created a new initiative to preserve cultural heritage around the globe.
Virtual Workshop Trains U.S. Law Enforcement to Combat Trafficking in Ancient Coins
Nearly 100 participants included reps from universities, museums, and coin associations.
United States and Turkey Work Together to Protect Cultural Heritage
January 19, 2021. Ankara, Turkey: The United States and Turkey signed a new bilateral cultural property agreement that solidifies our shared commitment to combat looting and trafficking of cultural artifacts.
Cultural Property Advisory Committee Meeting October 27-29, 2020
The Cultural Property Advisory Committee will meet October 27-29, 2020, to review the request by the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria seeking import restrictions on archaeological and ethnological material.
Preserving Albania’s centuries-old sites
When Albania was struck by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake last year, 51 people were killed and more than 3,000 were injured. The disaster also damaged the ancient fortifications of Krujë, Durrës and Prezë.
U.S., Bahamas salvage hurricane-damaged artifacts
Almost a year after Hurricane Dorian battered The Bahamas, a partnership between Bahamian and U.S. museum officials continues to save damaged cultural objects.