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The UNESCO 1970 Convention is an international treaty aimed at preventing the illegal trade in cultural items, signed by 147 states as of March 2025. It was established to combat the looting and smuggling of cultural property, and to promote cooperation among nations in preserving cultural heritage. The convention has been instrumental in shaping international law and policy on cultural property protection, with key players like [[unesco|UNESCO]], [[icom|ICOM]], and [[interpol|Interpol]] working together to enforce its provisions.