Site Preservation News

Tour Guide Training Progresses at Banteay Chhmar, Cambodia

November 11, 2011

Site Preservation Grant Winner Banteay Chhmar gives the AIA an update on its teacher workshop, English Language Training Program, and the kick-off of the Tour Guide Training Program.

Google Earth’s New Layer: Archaeological Sites in the United States and Canada

October 22, 2011

AIA Debuts New Google Earth Layer of Popular Archaeological Sites in U.S. and Canada for National Archaeology Day

Video Update on the Umm el-Jimal (Jordan) Educational Curriculum

September 23, 2011

Umm el-Jimal Project team members give an update about the educational curriculum they are putting together as part of an AIA Site Preservation grant.

A New Model for Site Preservation and Archaeological Practice

September 19, 2011

Archaeologists describe their innovative plan for the preservation of archaeological and architectural heritage within an urban green space by highlighting an ongoing project at Blackfriary in Trim, County Meath, Ireland.

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!

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