Site Preservation News

Community Based Archaeology at Khan el-Hilu, Lod, Israel

September 15, 2011

The recent Site Preservation Grant recipients at Lod, Israel give an overview of their community archaeology program.

Summary of the Bolivia-United States MoU Extension Hearing

August 4, 2011

Three presenters at the CPAC Bolivia-United States MoU Extension Hearing summarize the event.

AIA Supports Archaeological Site Preservation in Ireland

July 20, 2011

The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) will fund archaeological conservation and research efforts at two medieval sites in Ireland.

Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) Calls on U.S. and Libya to Protect World Heritage Sites

June 16, 2011

The AIA urges caution in the wake of recent reports that military action is taking place at the Libyan World Heritage sites of the Old Town of Ghadamès and Leptis Magna.

Statement on Belitung Shipwreck

June 8, 2011

As part of the AIA’s commitment, we strongly oppose the commercial salvage of antiquities and any exploitation of archaeological materials obtained in this manner.

Preserving Archaeology in Bolivia: Cultural Property Advisory Committee (CPAC) Considers Renewing Bilateral Agreement to Protect Bolivian Archaeological Heritage

June 7, 2011

Thank you for supporting the preservation of Bolivian archaeological heritage by writing a letter to CPAC!

Reconstructing a Chalcolithic Roundhouse in Kissonerga, Cyprus

June 6, 2011

Construction is completed at Kissonerga! Read about the process and the end result.

Video Update from Paynes Creek, Belize

May 31, 2011

Heather McKillop provides an update about excavation and the AIA Site Preservation Grant from the water at Paynes Creek National Park in Belize.

Egyptian Government and International Coalition to Protect Egyptian Antiquities

May 20, 2011

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egyp and the International Coalition to Protect Egyptian Antiquities have reached mutual agreement to cooperate on a comprehensive plan to protect Egypt’s heritage.

AIA Site Preservation Program’s 2011 Annual Report Debuts

April 29, 2011

Read the Annual Report to learn all about the Site Preservation Program.

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