Comment on DOS-2026-0628-0001
Archaeological Institute of AmericaSupportAdvocacy
Summary: The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) expresses strong support for the renewal of the bilateral cultural property agreement with Nigeria. They argue that Nigeria's cultural patrimony is at risk from looting and that the Nigerian government has taken significant measures to protect and preserve its archaeological heritage.
I am submitting the attached letter in support of the bilateral cultural property agreement renewal with Nigeria on behalf of the Archaeological Institute of America. We are grateful for the opportunity to comment.
Ömür Harmanşah, AIA Vice President for Cultural Heritage