THE INTERNATIONAL SAFEGUARDING OF CULTURAL PROPERTY DURING ARMED CONFLICT ERA

Abstract

The objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive overview of the fundamental international legal norms established to safeguard cultural heritage. These norms have evolved in response to the profound transgressions that cultural property has endured throughout history, including acts of destruction and plunder, often exacerbated by the ravages of global conflicts, particularly during the First and Second World Wars. In response to these challenges, the international community is mobilized to forge a comprehensive framework of international conventions. These conventions encompass a spectrum of principles and regulations, aimed at safeguarding both general and specific forms of cultural heritage.