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Instituto de Antropología e Historia

The Instituto de Antropología e Historia is the national institute in Guatemala responsible for the protection and maintenance of Guatemala's historical and archaeological sites, monuments, artefacts, and other aspects of the nation's cultural heritage.

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Instituto de Antropología e Historia (IDAEH)
Agency overview
Formed1946
JurisdictionGovernment of Guatemala
HeadquartersGuatemala City
Parent agencyMinistry of Culture and Sports
Child agencies

The Instituto de Antropología e Historia (IDAEH, Institute of Anthropology and History) is the national institute in Guatemala responsible for the protection and maintenance of Guatemala's historical and archaeological sites, monuments, artefacts, and other aspects of the nation's cultural heritage.

IDAEH was established by governmental decree in 1946.1 It is currently part of the Ministry of Culture and Sports.2

References

References

  1. Valdés (2006, p.94)
  2. "Organigrama Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes". mcd.gob.gt. 2009. Archived from the original (jpg) on 2011-02-17. Retrieved 2009-08-19.
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Notes

  • Valdés, Juan Antonio (2006). "Management and Conservation of Guatemala's Cultural Heritage: A Challenge to Keep History Alive". In Barbara T. Hoffman (ed.). Art and Cultural Heritage: Law, Policy And Practice. Cambridge and New York: Cambridge University Press. pp. 94–99. ISBN 978-0-521-85764-2. OCLC 60245454.