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“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“

SPK Magazine 2/2015: Go on, Cross the Border! The new issue of SPK Magazine reports on the reunification of the Berlin collections 25 years ago. It tells the stories of those who were there – people from the East and the West, from restorer to museum director. Issue no. 8 (2016), cover feature: 25 y

Former Presidents and Vice Presidents Beginning in 1962, there are three former presidents of the Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz: Hans-Georg Wormit, Werner Knopp, and Klaus-Dieter Lehmann. There are three former vice presidents: Peter Hofmann, Norbert Zimmermann and Günther Schauerte. Klaus-Diet

President and Vice President The President of the Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz is prehistorian Prof. Dr. Hermann Parzinger. It has had three other presidents before him. Gero Dimter took up the office of vice president in 2019. The President of the Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz, Prof. Dr.

SPK Newsletter The SPK newsletter provides you with monthly news as well as information about important events and exciting projects. In addition, the President answers your questions about the Foundation's work. Get the best overview of what is happening in the SPK! © SPK / Mario Lombardo The best

The Guelph Treasure is one of the most important collections of medieval ecclesiastical art. It has been subject to a restitution claim since 2008. In 2015, plaintiffs filed a lawsuit in the U.S. that SPK believes has no merit. The Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz (Prussian Cultural Heritage Founda

On 11 and 12 December 2014, experts in the fields of politics, science and practical implementation discussed measures to protect cultural assets with around 300 participants. The international conference in the Weltsaal of the Federal Foreign Office concluded with an urgent appeal to clamp down on

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.

Preservation of Objects The Foundation takes great pains to preserve the objects in its possession. It records its collections in digital form and employs highly specialized restorers. Its research methods are in demand worldwide. Restoration of a woman’s silk hat (ca. 1850) for the permanent exhibi

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. Aerial photo showing holes and pits dug in a looted ar