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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.
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Religious and Ethnic Communities Affected by ISIS in Iraq Learn Skills for Heritage Documentation and Preservation
In April 2019, the Smithsonian Institution (SI) led a three-day workshop at the Iraqi Institute for the Conservation of Antiquities and Heritage (IICAH) in Erbil for Iraqi religious and ethnic groups affected by ISIS whose cultural heritage remains at risk.
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Cultural Heritage Center Sponsors Regional Workshops
In March of 2007, the Cultural Heritage Center sponsored the first of four regional workshops on topics relating to the protection of cultural resources from looting and illicit trafficking.
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Announcing the Cultural Heritage Game Jam
The Cultural Antiquities Task Force (CATF) in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is diving into the world of video games.
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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.
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Cultural Heritage Game Jam Winners Honored at Expo2020
The winners of the Cultural Heritage Game Jam were announced on December 16, 2021, at the USA Pavilion at Expo2020 in Dubai.
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Cultural Heritage Coordinating Committee Convenes After Active Summer
G20, museum ethical returns, and Army Monuments Officers discussed
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ECA Launches Cultural Heritage Preservation Online Distance-learning Course in Afghanistan
A new online training course has launched on cultural heritage site preservation and management.
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Cultural Heritage Coordinating Committee Meeting, February 2024
Cultural Heritage Coordinating Committee discusses threats to Cultural Heritage in Gaza and Ukraine, UNESCO and G20 Engagements
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U.S. Department of State Partners with International Council of Museums to Fight Illicit Traffic of Libyan Cultural Heritage
The U.S. Department of State and the International Council of Museums (ICOM) have launched the Emergency Red List of Libyan Cultural Objects at Risk.