Convention On The Means Of Prohibiting And Preventing The Illicit Import, Export And Transfer Of Ownership Of Cultural Property by unknown author

1970 UNESCO Convention

This document outlines international measures aimed at safeguarding cultural heritage by preventing the illegal trade and transfer of cultural property. It emphasizes the importance of protecting cultural artifacts from illicit import and export, recognizing the significant cultural, historical, and scientific value these items hold for nations and humanity as a whole. The text advocates for cooperation among countries to ensure the preservation of cultural heritage, promoting legal frameworks and practices to combat the unauthorized movement and ownership of cultural items.