Site Preservation News

AIA Resolution Regarding War and the Destruction of Antiquities

September 19, 1992

At the 2004 Annual Meeting of the AIA, a plenary session was held focusing on “The Cultural Costs of Waging War.” Presenters discussed the affects of recent military activities in both Afghanistan and Iraq

Resolution on the Acquisition of Antiquities by Museums

December 19, 1973

Adopted by vote of the Council of the AIA, December 30, 1973.

Resolutions on the Importation of Antiquities

December 30, 1970

Resolution in support of the Draft UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property. Adopted by a vote of the AIA Council, December 30, 1970.

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