Advocacy

Founded in 1879, the AIA was chartered by the United States Congress in 1906, in recognition of its role in the development and passage of the Antiquities Act, which Theodore Roosevelt signed into law that year. Today, the AIA remains committed to preserving the world’s archaeological resources and cultural heritage for the benefit of people in the present and in the future.

News, Issues, and Initiatives

Opportunity to Support the Protection of Honduran Cultural Heritage

September 30, 2013

A US State Department committee considers a renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Honduras to further protect their cultural resources.

US Extends Agreement to Protect Archaeological Heritage in Cambodia

September 18, 2013

The United States extended its memorandum of understanding to continue protecting the rich archaeological heritage of Cambodia.

AIA Supports Designation of Five New National Monuments

April 5, 2013

AIA President Elizabeth Bartman recently signed a letter thanking President Barack Obama for his commitment to preserving our nation’s heritage.

Opportunity to Support the Protection of Chinese Cultural Heritage

April 1, 2013

A US State Department committee considers a renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China to further protect their cultural resources.

U.S. Signs Agreement to Protect Cultural Heritage of Belize

March 6, 2013

The US and Belize signed an MoU to combat the pillaging of cultural heritage objects in Belize.

Opportunity to Help Protect Cambodian Cultural Heritage

January 30, 2013

A US State Department committee considers a renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cambodia to further protection of cultural resources.

U.S. Extends Agreement to Protect Archaeological Heritage in Guatemala

October 1, 2012

The United States extended its memorandum of understanding to continue protecting the rich archaeological heritage of Guatemala.

US-Mali Agreement Extended to Protect Archaeological Heritage

September 21, 2012

The governments of Mali and the United States have extended their bilateral agreement to continue protecting the archaeological heritage of Mali.

CPAC Announces a Closed Meeting to Conduct Reviews of two Memoranda of Understanding

September 21, 2012

A closed meeting of CPAC will conduct interim reviews of the MoU between the US and China and the MoU between the US and Cambodia.

AIA Emphasizes Support for Protection of Cultural Property and U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield’s Position on Syria’s Cultural Heritage

September 7, 2012

The AIA reiterates its support of the U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield’s statement (released August 24, 2012) on the importance of protecting the cultural heritage of Syria during the […]

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