The protection of cultural heritage in the Sultanate of Oman.
Source
International Journal of Cultural Property. v. 5, 2, p. 291-309
Author
Gugolz, Alessandro.
Publisher
International Cultural Property.
English abstract
The Sultanate of Oman has enacted a modern and detailed statute protecting its cultural heritage. It is one of the newest and most modern pieces of legislation within the Arab world and provides broad protection for the rich cultural heritage of the country. The enactment of the statute and its application to protect culture and the nation's cultural heritage became an important political aim, and the year 1994 was officially declared as the “Year of National Heritage”.
Identifier
DOI: 10.1017/S0940739196000069
