Libya still at risk from the plunder and smuggling of antiquities
May 5 thomwestcott

Libya still at risk from the plunder and smuggling of antiquities

By Tom Westcott.Tripoli, 5 May 2013:The country is still in danger of having its archeological treasures and historic artefacts plundered and smuggled...

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LD 10 million for heritage "is a start"
May 3 thomwestcott

LD 10 million for heritage "is a start"

By Tom Westcott.Tripoli 3 May 2013:The Ministry of Culture has pledged LD 10 million of its budget to the Department of Antiquities, to help preserve...

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Tripoli museum could reopen mid-May
May 1 thomwestcott

Tripoli museum could reopen mid-May

By Tom Westcott and Reem Tombokti.Tripoli, 1 May 2013:Tripoli Museum, which houses many treasures, from prehistoric remains to Roman and Islamic artef...

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Agreement signed with UNESCO on Libyan heritage
Aug 4 Nihal Zaroug

Agreement signed with UNESCO on Libyan heritage

By Nihal Zaroug.Tripoli, 4 August:An agreement between Libya and UNESCO was signed on 2 August, launching a programme on the protection of Libya’s cul...

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