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The American Association of Museum Art Directors, American Schools of Oriental Research and the Archaeological Institute of America have issued similar pleas to government leaders to protect Iraq's museums, monuments, cultural centers and archaeological sites.
CNN: Experts fear for Iraq's archaeological treasure
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The signatories of the letter have expressed their concern over the damage and loss inflicted on the National Museum of Iraq in Baghdad and other museums, libraries and archives, the looting of archaeological sites, and the damage to historic monuments that took place during the war and subsequent occupation.
UNESCO: UK National Commission for UNESCO :: Destruction of Cultural Heritage should not be left out of Iraq Inquiry
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The historic environment includes historic buildings, ancient monuments (such as castles, abbeys, standing stones and industrial remains), shipwreck sites, archaeological sites, and historic parks, gardens and landscapes.
BBC: Communities, Equality and Local Government Committee