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The new issue of the SPK Magazine with reports from Syria and Iraq: Illegal excavation and trade are endangering the world’s cultural heritage. This issue examines the workings of the trade in stolen antiquities and asks what is expected of museums now. Links for Additional Information Issue 01/2015

“Cultural Heritage in Danger: Illicit Excavations and Illegal Trade” was the subject under discussion in Berlin on 11 and 12 December 2014. Links for Additional Information Press release: "Aus aktuellem Anlass: Bericht der Tagung ‚Kulturgut in Gefahr – Raubgrabungen und illegaler Handel‘ ist online“

Sustainable Protection of Cultural Heritage in the Countries of Origin The Foundation works to sustainably protect cultural assets in countries of origin as well. It runs various projects for capacity building: providing training for local experts so they are better able to undertake it themselves.

Clear Guidelines for the Protection of Cultural Heritage Some years ago, the Foundation adopted an internal policy on dealing responsibly with ancient artifacts. German law does not yet protect cultural property adequately. The SPK therefore advocates new cultural heritage legislation. The Foundatio

Global Network for Protecting Cultural Heritage The Foundation is committed to international action in response to the worldwide threat to cultural heritage. A collaborative project is investigating illicit trade and devising new methods of protecting cultural assets. "Cultural Heritage in Danger: I

Protection of Cultural Heritage The Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz protects the cultural property in its possession in various special ways. It is also actively involved in many projects and partnerships for the protection of cultural heritage worldwide. All around the world, cultural property i

Numerous people from Germany and abroad visit and use the Foundation’s museums, libraries, and archives. Its offerings to impart culture and fulfill its task of educating are correspondingly broad. More on This Subject

The origins of the vast majority of the museum, library, and archival holdings that have been brought together within the Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz (Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation) long predate its founding. Their diversity and their continuing importance were largely attained in the

Cultural Education Numerous people from Germany and abroad visit and use the Foundation’s museums, libraries, and archives. Its offerings to impart culture and fulfill its task of educating are correspondingly broad. The Staatliche Museen zu Berlin offer children and young people of all ages a varie

Cultural Assets Relocated to Russia as a Result of the War At the end of the Second World War, numerous cultural assets were transported to the USSR. A large number of them are still there. The Federal Republic of Germany and the cultural institutions affected are seeking their return. In 1958–59 th