The Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export, and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property, adopted by UNESCO in Paris on November 14, 1970, aims to safeguard cultural heritage by addressing the issues of illicit trade in cultural property. Recognizing that cultural property is a vital element of national and global heritage, the Convention establishes a framework for international cooperation and national measures to protect archaeological, historical, artistic, and scientific artifacts. Key provisions include the establishment of national services to protect cultural heritage (Article 5), the introduction of export certificates to regulate the movement of cultural property (Article 6), and the recognition of the illicit import, export, or transfer of ownership of cultural property as illegal (Articles 2 and 3).
The Convention also emphasizes the importance of educational initiatives to foster respect for cultural heritage and the need for publicizing the disappearance of cultural property to enhance international cooperation (Article 5(f) and (g)).
For Armenia, the Convention provides a robust legal and cooperative framework to ensure that its cultural artifacts are preserved within their historical context, fostering social appreciation for cultural heritage and preventing illicit trade through international collaboration.
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