Nearly every Asian State has had an experience with the looting of cultural artifacts. In 2024, two landmark events in the repatriation of cultural heritage occurred in Asia.
The Cultural Heritage and the Arts Interest Group and the Interest Group on International Law of Culture of the European Society of International Law invite members and interested individuals to a webinar exploring the meanings and significance of provenanc
Turkey announced in July 2020 that it would turn the Hagia Sophia back into a mosque.[1] The edifice has a long history, and is treasured, inter alia, for its non-denominational nature, showcasing multiple, overlapping religious layers. In fact, it had been a non-religious museum for 85 years.
