Saving Antiquities

The protection of cultural property concerns us all! Learn more about this important task and the importance of Classical Studies for the protection and preservation of our cultural heritage.

The project Saving Antiquities

In the Saving Antiquities project, various research and educational institutions work closely together.

Together we want to convey how important the protection of cultural property is and which actors work together and how. It is particularly important to us to make the role of Classical Studies clear for the protection and preservation of antique objects.

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Research concerning the protection of cultural property

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Saving Antiquities Quiz

We will put you to the test with our 10-question quiz. Take our quiz and discover how much you already know about the protection of cultural property.

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Taskforce: Saving Antiquities

The social game on the subject of cultural property protection

The origin of the Syrian half-relief is unclear, and the fragments of the Aphrodite statue are scattered all over the world... Use the taskforce to track down antique objects and uncover illegal activities. Learn about export bans, periods of limitations, and acquisition in good faith and clarify to whom the objects actually belong.

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