Antiquities Coalition

The Antiquities Coalition is leading the international campaign against cultural racketeering, the illicit trade in ancient art and artifacts.

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ICYMI—The AC was proud to join @UNODC, @UNESCO, @Europol, @GI_TOC, and Lebanon for a dedicated discussion on cultural property crime at the 15th #UNCrimeCongress in Abu Dhabi.

🌐 Read more: https://t.co/7hCv2uHRCY

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🏛️ NEXT WEEK Cultural property is on the agenda at the 15th #UNCrimeCongress.

The AC will join one of two sessions exploring practical ways to strengthen international cooperation against this crime to strengthen #GlobalSecurity.

See fliers for details!

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🏛️ @ManhattanDA announced the return of 15 antiquities valued at nearly $3M to the people of Greece.

Read more: https://t.co/VXYtCz9QSh

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TOMORROW AIA Archaeology Hour present a talk from National Geographic Explorer and Antiquities Coalition Advisor, Dr. Eric Cline.

🏺Homer, Hollywood, and Historical Context
September 23, 2026
8:00 pm ET

Register here: https://t.co/HtCFbiWr7A

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Don’t miss AC Executive Director Tess Davis as she discusses “Restitution Through Diplomacy,” a study of U.S.-Italian cooperation to recover a rare manuscript lost during WWII.

📍In-person/Online
📅September 24, 2026

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🚨Project Spotlight: Guardians of the Gods

Museum of Stolen Art and Heritage is creating records that can help recover Nepal's displaced cultural heritage
https://t.co/Jbabb5vgYE

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📅Mark Your Calendar📅

Preparing Museums for a Crisis: Lessons from #Ukraine

📍Thursday, September 17 | 12–1:30 PM EDT
💻 Online event

https://t.co/dTRGGwYd0g

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⛑️ Syria’s Cultural Heritage Is Vulnerable

The full scale of the threat is difficult to assess amid rapid political and security changes. But one thing is clear: demand for looted material endures—and Syria is a target.

https://t.co/qTqgb2U0hV

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💡NEW from the AC Blog: ICIJ Highlights the Case for Proactive Museum Repatriation

Returning looted cultural heritage can advance justice, strengthen international partnerships, and help build a more ethical global museum network.

https://t.co/GWVgNCfJWs

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🧩 What can the “low-end” of the art and antiquities market tell us about combating the illicit trade?

More than you think → https://t.co/dRPt3hFMrw

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🕵️‍♂️ What We’re Watching—Art Crime on @WIRED’s #HeistSupport

Former FBI Special Agent and member of the FBI Art Crime Squad Geoffrey Kelly joins WIRED to answer the internet’s burning #ArtCrime questions.

https://t.co/L1UTSAs54R

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⚠️ Shocking Looting in Syria Revealed in New Study ⚠️

Satellite analysis of 200 archaeological sites throughout #Syria found that from 2015 to 2025, 59% of the sites had been looted—compared with just 13% from 2011 to 2016.

Learn more: https://t.co/9Wu5EzDQsf

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📊 Strong data = strong heritage protection. Transparent reporting helps law enforcement identify trafficking trends, target enforcement, and better protect archaeological sites.

Want to see what we mean? Check it out: https://t.co/p8kNGrmlkp

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🖼️🤝💰 Links between antiquities trafficking and financial crime? Count on it.

AC Executive Director, @Terressa_Davis, talks AML, market integrity, and the fight against #CulturalRacketeering with @AMLRightSrc. https://t.co/NjuyFmOdgy

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🏺 A miner's cart of dirt-encrusted antiquities.
💼 A shell company.
🤐 A confession.

For @Hyperallergic, @ArtCrimeProf examines the Aboutaam network—and asks what responsibility museums have to report suspicious objects.

https://t.co/Jc1UAXCZaQ

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The @FT profile of Matthew Bogdanos highlights a simple truth: Accountability isn't anti-market—it's what makes a thriving #ArtMarket possible.

A transparent market rewards legitimate buyers, strengthens confidence, and helps honest dealers thrive.

https://t.co/AXY0uizGhl

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Another victory against #CulturalRacketeering.

The @ManhattanDA Office has returned three looted Khmer sculptures to #Cambodia and acknowledged the Antiquities Coalition for supporting these investigations. But many treasures remain missing.

Learn more: https://t.co/mHo0RRknTz

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🌏 Country Highlight: India

In 2026 alone, the @ManhattanDA Office has returned 657 stolen antiquities to #India —a remarkable success.

But the work continues→ 420 antiquities stolen from protected monuments remain missing.
https://t.co/0QBNZL28Me

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🇺🇸 A Legacy Worth Celebrating 🇺🇸

This #America250, we celebrate a tradition of American leadership that extends beyond our borders: protecting our shared heritage.

The U.S. leads global efforts to keep stop art crime, protect shared heritage, and strengthen global security.

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#ArtCrime isn't just a heritage issue—it's a financial crime issue.

🖼️ The AC joined global leaders in Rome to help develop the Rome Statement on Art Market Integrity, calling for stronger links between AML efforts and cultural property protection.

https://t.co/LioLLygzpH