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Convention; in other words, the concept of a kind of cultural

heritage belonging to the whole world that had become the

responsibility of all contracting parties came into existence.

The Convention deals with the protection of movable and

immovable cultural heritage of great importance, irrespective of

origin or ownership. For the purpose of the Convention, the

protection of the cultural heritage comprises the safeguarding of,

and respect for, such property. In time of peace, the State- in

whose territory the cultural property is situated- will take all

appropriate measures for its safeguarding against the foreseeable

effects of an armed Conflict.

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