This article and presentation are an overview of some of the foreign policies implemented regarding cultural heritage protection during wartimes. With specific focus on the Gulf Wars in Iraq and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This article follows historical examples prior to World War II and post World War II in primarily the Western world. With a background in international laws that have been created such as the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict. There are also current technological abilities that are being implemented to help the survey and understanding of destruction on cultural sites that should continue to be developed. This article argues for an increased focus on cultural heritage protection and preemptive measures that should be put in place by cultural institutions to protect their heritage. Information professionals are stewards of cultural heritage and it is important for the awareness of possible disaster be taken into account when it comes to the preservation of artifacts and heritage sites.
Latest posts by Sylvie Freedman (see all)
- Preservation of Cultural Sites and Artifacts During Wartimes - April 30, 2024