Protection of Cultural Property: Military Manual

This document is a practical guide for the military forces of the rules of international law for the protection of cultural property in armed conflict. It can be accessed through the website of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Digital Library.

The document contains a military-focused account of the relevant international legal obligations of states and individuals. It also provides suggestions on the best military practice at the different levels of command and during the different phases of military operations, whether by land, sea or air.

 Some of the areas discussed in the document are:

• The role of military commanders in ensuring the protection of cultural property in armed conflict
• Identifying and protecting cultural property during hostilities
• Protection of cultural property during belligerent occupation