Site Preservation News

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.

AIA Funds Community-Based Conservation Project in Obama’s Ancestral Homeland

April 26, 2011

The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) will fund a community-based archaeological conservation project in Luoland in southwestern Kenya.

Dialogue and Coexistence in Israel Through AIA Site Preservation

April 22, 2011

The AIA awards a Site Preservation grant to the Lod Community Archaeology Program.

Heritage Watch Continues Work at Banteay Chhmar, Cambodia

April 12, 2011

An update from Site Preservation Grant recipient Heritage Watch.

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