Deborah M. Lehr
Deborah Lehr serves as the Chairman of the Antiquities Coalition. She is also the founding Chairman of the Capitol Archaeological Institute at The George Washington [...]
Katie A. Paul
Katie Paul is an anthropologist and researcher who commands several roles within the anthropological and heritage worlds, currently serving as Chief of Staff for the [...]
Tess Davis
Tess Davis is an archaeologist and lawyer who combats global antiquities looting and trafficking. Davis is affiliated with the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice [...]
Capitol Archaeological Institute
The Capitol Archaeological Institute aims to protect and preserve cultural heritage through advocacy programs and initiatives by utilizing the multitude of diplomatic and governmental resources in the Washington, D.C. area.
American Schools of Oriental Research
The American Schools of Oriental Research is an academic non-profit organization that fosters archaeological research in the Near East.
Archaeological Institute of America
The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) promotes archaeological inquiry and public understanding of the material record of the human past to foster an appreciation of diverse cultures and our shared humanity.
Council on Library and Information Resources
CLIR is an independent, nonprofit organization that forges strategies to enhance research, teaching, and learning environments in collaboration with libraries, cultural institutions, and communities of higher learning.
Cultural Heritage Partners, LLC
Cultural Heritage Partners, PLLC is a multi-service law and consulting firm serving clients in the cultural heritage, art, museum and historic preservation communities.
Saving Antiquities For Everyone
SAFE/Saving Antiquities for Everyone is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving cultural heritage worldwide.
Digging out of tourism downfalls: Egypt’s archaeology takes the stage
Digging out of tourism downfalls: Egypt’s archaeology takes the stage Deborah Lehr Huffington Post 17 December 2014
Congressional Monuments Men? The Role of Congress in Fighting Terrorist Financing, While Preserving Our Cultural Heritage
Congressional Monuments Men? The Role of Congress in Fighting Terrorist Financing, While Preserving Our Cultural Heritage Mark V. Vlasic Huffington Post 6 December 2014
A Great Night for ASOR as the Secretary of State Says Thanks
A Great Night for ASOR as the Secretary of State Says Thanks Antiquities Coalition Blog 30 September 2014
Gleaming in the Dust
Gleaming in the Dust is a new audio documentary that reveals the extent to which ancient antiquities are being looted in Egypt and sold on [...]
Testimony from Sarah Parcak at CPAC Hearing
CPAC Testimony by Sarah Parcak Cultural Property Advisory Committee June 2nd 2014
Testimony from Monica Hanna at CPAC Hearing
CPAC Testimony by Monica Hanna Cultural Property Advisory Committee June 2nd 2014
Protecting Ancient Treasures from Becoming Casualties in Iraq and Syria
September 24, 2014 PBS News Hour By Jeffery Brown
Deborah Lehr Speaks on Behalf of Antiquities Coalition with Amr Adib
Amr Adib Alqahera Alyoum Show 22 September 2014 Deborah Lehr, Chairman of The Antiquities Coalition, interviews with Amr Adib (skip to interview: 44:53 --- [...]
Islamic State Sells ‘Blood Antiquities’ from Iraq and Syria to Raise Money
Islamic State Sells ‘Blood Antiquities’ from Iraq and Syria to Raise Money Mark Vlasic Washington Post 14 September 2014
Trading Treasure for Weapons: ISIS Campaign of Terror Strikes at Culture
Trading Treasure for Weapons: ISIS Campaign of Terror Strikes at Culture Deborah Lehr and Peter Herdrich Huffington Post 10 September 2014
Rocking the Cradle of Civilization: Antiquities Theft Funding Terrorists
Rocking the Cradle of Civilization: Antiquities Theft Funding Terrorists Deborah Lehr and Katie Paul Huffington Post 2 July 2014
A la Poursuite des Pilleurs des Temples (Chasing Temple Robbers)
Tess Davis September 5, 2014 How one of the most famous statues in Cambodia could be found in the catalog of Sotheby's sales: A captivating [...]
Treasure Hunter Barry Clifford: ‘Santa Maria’ Access Denied
Treasure Hunter Barry Clifford: 'Santa Maria' Access Denied Antiquities Coalition Blog - Justine Benanty 14 July 2014
Antiquity Repatriation Ceremony at Egyptian Embassy in DC
The Antiquities Coalition (AC) had the on Tuesday, June 17th of repatriating a collection of 26th dynasty ushabtis to the Egyptian government on behalf of [...]
State Department hearing on Egypt Antiquities Import MoU
On Monday, June 2, 2014 members of the Antiquities Coalition joined together with fellow advocates to attend a hearing and show support for a Memorandum [...]
How the Council on Library and Information Resources Is Helping Save Cultural Heritage in Egypt
By Peter Herdrich Vice Chair, The Antiquities Coalition Minister Mohamed Ibrahim and Antiquities Coalition Chairman Deborah Lehr sign the MoU as Egyptian Ambassador Mohamed [...]
Sotheby’s Returns Looted 10th Century Statue to Cambodia
June 13, 2014 Tess Davis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk6SXIKuotU Tess Davis
The Scourge of Looting: Trafficking Antiquities, from Temple to Museum
June 13, 2014 Tess Davis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SSVRByUZYI
Returning Duryodhana
Returning Duryodhana Tess Davis Bostonia Winter-Spring 2014 Issue
Ancient Egyptian Artifacts Repatriated: American Family Returns Personal Collection to Egypt
Ancient Egyptian Artifacts Repatriated: American Family Returns Personal Collection to Egypt Antiquities Coalition Blog 19 June 2014
American Woman Repatriates Antiquities to Egyptian Embassy in Washington, DC
American Woman Repatriates Antiquities to Egyptian Embassy in Washington, DC Youm 7 (ARABIC) 18 June 2014
Antiquities Repatriated to Egypt
Antiquities Repatriated to Egypt Press Release Embassy of Egypt - Washington, DC 17 June 2014
New Evidence Ties Illegal Antiquities Trade to Terrorism, Violent Crime
New Evidence Ties Illegal Antiquities Trade to Terrorism, Violent Crime Heather Pringle National Geographic 13 June 2014
Cultural Property Advisory Committee (CPAC) hearing on Egypt’s MoU request for US import restrictions to combat the looting of Egyptian antiquities
The Antiquities Coalition strongly supports the request of the Egyptian government for the United States to provide additional protections against the import of illicit Egyptian [...]