Sentences with phrase «protect archaeological sites»

«Sadly, there is a persistent menace from those who deliberately set out to loot protected archaeological sites, or who couldn't care less about wrecking them,» he says.

-- Necrópolis de Maipés and Cenobio de Valerón: these and the other remaining protected archaeological sites can show you how the island was culturally when inhabited by the native ancient people;

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Instead of behaving in a professional manner, our military invaded Iraq with far too small a force; failed to respond adequately when parts of the Iraqi Army (and Baathist Party) went underground; tolerated an orgy of looting and lawlessness throughout the country; disobeyed orders and ignored international obligations (including the obligation of an occupying power to protect the facilities and treasures of the occupied country — especially, in this case, Baghdad's National Museum and other archaeological sites of untold historic value); and incompetently fanned the flames of an insurgency against our occupation, committing numerous atrocities against unarmed Iraqi civilians.

Shortly after the medics were released, al - Islam announced an ambitious plan to safeguard Libya's archaeological sites and protect its coastal ecology — efforts on which scientists worldwide are being asked to collaborate.

He wrote that National Geographic indicated that it would place a disclaimer into its show that affirms there are laws in place protecting archaeological and historic sites.

U.S. - Afghan partnership identifies thousands of archaeological sites, a first step toward protecting them

In a statement yesterday, Hawass said that the army was now protecting all 24 national museums, including the Egyptian Museum, the Coptic Museum and the Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo, as well as all the major archaeological sites, including Luxor, Aswan, Saqqara and the pyramids of Giza.

Discover UNESCO - protected wonders like the Standing Stones of Stennes and the mystical Ring of Brodgar, visit archaeological sites, witness... Read More

The protected ancient monuments of the city offer a rich trail of artefacts and mythical stories: sites such as the Limassol Medieval Castle, the Amathus Ruins archaeological site, the Djami Kebir Mosque, the Kolossi Medieval Castle, the Kourion Archaeological site and the Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates are a few of the sights worth visiting.

The shipwreck will be protected under state and federal law, and it is illegal to disturb or damage any archaeological sites in sanctuary and park boundaries.

Nearly 100 different protected areas have been established, including avian reserves, archaeological sites, national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and marine reserves.

Protected by a wall, Tulum is the most famous and important archaeological site on our Caribbean shores.

The park was established to protect the landscape of the renowned Machu Picchu archaeological site, founded by the Inca culture.

WASHINGTON — American Energy Alliance President Thomas Pyle has issued the following statement regarding Secretary Zinke's 45 - day interim report on Bears Ears National Monument: «The Antiquities Act allows the president to designate archaeological sites and historical landmarks as off - limits to development, but stipulates that the protected space shall encompass «the smallest area compatible with proper -LSB-...]

This includes the right to maintain, protect and develop the past, present and future manifestations of our cultures, such as archaeological and historical sites, artefacts, designs, ceremonies, technologies and visual and performing arts and literature (art 11)