US extends import ban on Turkish artifacts for another decade

The US government has extended its restrictions on importing certain archaeological and ethnological materials from Türkiye. This means it will remain illegal to bring specific types of Turkish cultural artifacts into the United States without proper authorization until at least 2031.

This extension means that the US government continues to treat certain Turkish artifacts as high-risk for illicit trade. It reinforces the legal framework that makes it harder for collectors and institutions to acquire these items without proving their legal provenance. This also means that the US government is signaling its continued commitment to international efforts to combat the looting and trafficking of cultural heritage.