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Protection Against Illegal Excavations and Trafficking
The Foundation works with international partners to help protect cultural property against crime. Antiquities, in particular, are seriously threatened by illegal excavations and trafficking.
Illegal excavations and trafficking lead to the destruction of the cultural heritage of humanity. Clear import and export guidelines are therefore urgently needed. Together with the countries of origin, the Foundation campaigns for effective steps to be taken against the looting and criminal exploitation of cultural assets.