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DOI: Contemporary International Legal Framework For The Protection Of Cultural Heritage Under Unesco Conventions
Fayzullayeva Nigora , Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law, Researcher at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy, UzbekistanAbstract
This article analyzes the modern system of international cultural heritage law, formed on the basis of conventions adopted by UNESCO. Within the framework of the study, the structure, content, and practical significance of the 1970 Convention on the Prevention and Prohibition of the Illicit Import, Export, and Transfer of Ownership Rights of Cultural Property, the 1972 Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, and the 2003 Convention for the Protection of the Intangible Cultural Heritage were examined. The main problems of the modern international system of cultural heritage law and ways to solve them are also analyzed. The article is intended for researchers, practicing lawyers, and civil servants in the fields of international law, cultural heritage law, and UNESCO activities.
Keywords
UNESCO conventions, cultural heritage, intangible cultural heritage
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