A virtual panel talk from international cultural professionals discussing best practices for preserving cultural heritage.

Syria has a rich archaeological heritage full of ancient Roman and Byzantine sites and treasures. Damaged and stolen during a civil war, they now face an increased danger of looting.

Returning looted cultural heritage can advance justice, strengthen international partnerships, and help build a more ethical global museum network. The Antiquities Coalition was recently featured by the International Consortium of […]

This open access book helps scholars rethink cultural value by revealing how low-end art markets shape trust, meaning, and value beyond elite systems.

After The Met returned a Roman bust connected to Phoenix Ancient Art, the question of what will happen to other works sold by the gallery to dozens of US institutions remains open.

NEW DELHI: At least 488 artefacts, mainly sculpture and idols, have been stolen from monuments under the custodianship of the Archeological Survey of India (ASI

“I am thrilled that we are able to make these historic returns,” said District Attorney Bragg. “These incredible objects have been in New York illegally for far too long, and I commend our team for their work on this sprawling investigation.”

In this webinar, an expert panel discusses Berlin’s recently rediscovered Ernst Fritzsche Gallery collection and its importance to the field of provenance. The Fritzsche Gallery was one of the first art dealers specializing in East Asian art and one of the most popular galleries in Berlin’s Tiergarten district during the interwar period. When the Nazi party came into power, the gallery profited greatly from the expulsion and murder of Jewish collectors and dealers by selling their looted collections. The Allied bombing raids of Berlin in 1943 destroyed the gallery, and parts of its...

The U.S. art and antiquities markets, despite being the largest in the world, are largely unprotected from money laundering risks, said financial transparency advocates.

On April 1, the Antiquities Coalition and the American Society of International Law (ASIL) hosted a webinar that convened experts from the Federal Republic of Somalia, Sudan, Mozambique, and Uganda […]

Study on measures to increase traceability of cultural goods in the fight against cultural goods trafficking at the Member State level and at the EU level

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Investigators believe the theft of ancient Roman-era statues from Syria's national museum was likely the work of an individual and not an organized gang.

By The Antiquities Coalition Financial Crimes Task Force. This Report puts forward 44 recommendations for new policies, practices, and priorities that can be implemented by the U.S. government, art ma...

“Ten Most Wanted Antiquities” List Spotlights 8000-Year-Old Artifact Presumed Looted During Russian Invasion Washington, D.C., August 5, 2025—The Antiquities Coalition issued a global alert for the “M...

Bipartisan Legislation Would Strengthen National Security, Uphold Economic Integrity, and Support Honest Businesses  The Antiquities Coalition commends Senators John Fetterman (D-PA), Chuck Grassley (...

Experts discuss Russia’s war on Ukraine’s cultural heritage and the steps that international partners can take to protect culture and history.

South and Southeast Asia are emerging as powerful leaders in the global fight against cultural racketeering. Building on existing commitments, such as those by ASEAN, countries across the region conti...

The illicit trade in cultural antiquities is a growing global crisis, particularly affecting Southeast Asia. Criminal networks are looting historical sites and smuggling artifacts, undermining cultura...

In a recent Al Jazeera article, Executive Director Tess Davis underscored the broader implications of the pending Prakhon Chai repatriation, pointing to an enduring colonial mindset lingering in parts...

The Antiquities Coalition is grateful to have participated in the 2025 Annual Meeting of the International Scientific Committee on Archaeological Heritage Management (ICAHM), which concluded this week...