US Embassy in Yemen launches initiatives to restore Al-Qahira Castle and combat artifact trafficking.

The US Embassy in Yemen announced two initiatives to preserve the country's cultural heritage. The first is a restoration project for Al-Qahira Castle in Taiz, including the reconstruction of its destroyed museum, funded by the US Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation. The second initiative aims to prevent the illicit trafficking of Yemeni cultural artifacts by establishing a specialized law enforcement unit and providing training programs, supported by the Cultural Property Agreement Implementation Grant.

November 16, 2024
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