Comment on DOS-2026-0628-0001
Archaeological Institute of AmericaSupportAdvocacy
Summary: The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) expresses strong support for the request by the Government of Romania to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding import restrictions on archaeological and ethnological materials. The organization argues that Romania's cultural patrimony is in jeopardy from looting and that the Romanian government has taken significant steps to protect its heritage, maintain museums, and collaborate with international researchers.
I am submitting the attached letter in support of the bilateral cultural property agreement renewal with Romania on behalf of the Archaeological Institute of America. We are grateful for the opportunity to comment.
Ömür Harmanşah, AIA Vice President for Cultural Heritage