The scholar of Iranian culture and International Herald Tribune art journalist says dealers could be the solution to recent archaeological disasters

A big new event organised by the Maastricht team but with concessions to its Swiss location. Will it work?

After many set backs a new building is finally in the works, as well as plans for a modern solution to the dispersal of Egypt's treasures

The Getty's floating conference on the conservation of archaeological sites.

Bert Smith calls for scholars with broader interests who publish their material.

Keep British archaeology great

The British School at Rome and the Tirana Institute of Archaeology are excavating Albania’s most important site.

Historical figures predominate, with archaeology close behind.

Greek vases were incredibly cheap at the time, despite taking pride of place in our museums

British scientists describe the new techniques which could be used to investigate the recently revealed gold and silver hoard

UNESCO conducted and produced a report on tourist threat to raise the alarm

As the Getty Museum opens an exhibition of the Fleischman collection of antiquities, Ricardo Elia, professor of archaeology at Boston University, argues that showcasing private collections only encourages the looting of archaeological sites.

Hungary's appeal of the verdict that was reached in spring awaits a decision

Several stakeholders weigh in

Archaeology bows to the peace process

Leading expert queries items in exhibition, all of which come from private collections

Almost all Minoan antiquities assembled by former premier, Mr Mitsotakis, appear to have an illegal provenance.

Change needed in the face of a growing market

Mass resignations spur Minister to action.

Merseyside museums lead the way in applying new technology to stone conservation

Carbon dating for the Altamira caves, a penguin troubles sceptics at the submerged Grotte Henri Cosquer, and the sponge is a give-away at Alave

Perhaps it is better to journey than to arrive, as the authentication process of this work has encouraged significant research into kouroi sculpture

Access Apollo Belvedere and friends on computer now

National Maritime Museum laments “smash and grab” approach of private salvage operations but who else has the funds?

More than 4,000 museum items missing according to Director General of the Iraqi Antiquities Department

Back to the future

Excavations suggest that the ten-year war was fought some distance away from Priam's rock

Stumbling blocks: attempts to define “national treasure” and abolition of passage of title in “good faith” purchases

New rules and guidelines for archaeologists around the world.

The proposal is greeted by suspicion and political posturing within the Italian art and archaeology world and even the Ministry of Culture.