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17 Aug 2019
United States and Algeria Sign Cultural Property Agreement
This agreement places U.S. import restrictions on categories of Algerian archaeological material dating from 2.4 million years ago to approximately 1750 A.D..
10 Aug 2019
Law, Culture and Human Rights in Asia and the Middle East
An international conference on Law, Culture and Human Rights in Asia and the Middle East is to be held on Feb. 14, 2020 at the British Institute of International & Comparative Law, Russell Square, London. The conference will focus on the topic of Culture and Cultural Heritage in Asia and the Middle East, addressing culture and cultural heritage in times of peace and armed conflicts in the region.
26 Jul 2019
Bonhams withdraw ancient Greek drinking vessel
Bonhams has withdrawn an ancient Greek drinking vessel from sale amid accusations that it was excavated illegally and that major auction-houses are failing to make adequate checks into whether antiquities were looted from their country of origin.
17 Jul 2019
Ms. Lina Mendoni is the new Minister of Culture
With extensive experience under her belt, Mendoni, an archaeologist, has presided over the Central Archaeological Committee (ΚΑΣ), worked on dozens of excavations including the Amphipolis site, served as culture ministry secretary general, and supervised Olympic works, among others, in her long-standing career in culture.
15 Jul 2019
What Happens When an Artwork Is Damaged beyond Repair
An article by Elene Goukassian in Artsynet.